Perched near the top of the Western Conference standings at 13-8 SU, the Oklahoma City Thunder are becoming an ATS bet to stay away from when they’re at home despite a 9-3 SU home record. In their last seven home games, OKC has gone 1-6 ATS, but thankfully for Thunder backers they’ll be hosting another team that’s failing to come through at the betting window, the Atlanta Hawks.
- The Hawks are 1-6 SU and ATS in their last seven games after a win.
- The Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as favorites.
- In 15 career games vs ATL, Kevin Durant has averaged 28.3 points.
The Hawks have been a poor bet on the road, going 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games. They also have a history of being a bad bet vs the Thunder, posting a 6-17 ATS record against them in their last 23 matchups.
Tonight’s game opened with a total 212.5 which is the highest of the four NBA games tonight. The teams have combined to go UNDER in 10 of their last 12 games, while OKC has seen eight of their 12 home games this season go UNDER.
The teams met earlier this season on November 30th, with the Hawks coming out on top in a 106-100 victory. Russell Westbrook went off in the game for 34 points, 11 boards and seven assists in the road loss for the Thunder.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder opened as -7.5-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 210 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 106-93 victory for the Thunder. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oklahoma City Thunder currently sport a record of 13-8, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 8-13 ATS. The Atlanta Hawks are 14-9 and 11-11-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Thunder post a 8-13 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Hawks have gone 10-13 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma City vs Atlanta injuries news.
The Thunder - Hawks betting odds would favor the Thunder if the lines were set according to power rankings. Oklahoma City is rated No. 5 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Atlanta Hawks sit at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Oklahoma City's No. 2-ranked offense (108.48 PPG) against a Atlanta Hawks defense that ranks No. 12 at 99.26 PPG. The Oklahoma City Thunder have averaged 46.93% from the field per game, more than the Atlanta Hawks have managed so far this NBA season (45.56% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hawks got a 20-point performance from Paul Millsap, who added 20 rebounds as Atlanta ran past Dallas 98-95 on Wednesday at American Airlines Center.
The Thunder blew out Memphis on Tuesday, running up the score in a 125-88 win at FedExForum.
- Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
- Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Oklahoma City is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
- Oklahoma City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
- Oklahoma City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta home to San Antonio, Saturday, December 12th
Oklahoma City at Utah, Friday, December 11th
