The Atlanta Hawks (9-32) visit the San Antonio Spurs (17-22) Friday at AT&T Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Hawks-Spurs odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup. Atlanta won the first meeting of the season 108-100 at home Nov 5.
The Spurs return home after a 2-2 road trip, capped by a tight 106-100 loss at the Miami Heat Wednesday.
The Hawks snapped a four-game skid with a 123-110 home win against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. They acquired PG Jeff Teague and SG Treveon Graham Wednesday from the Minnesota Timberwolves for SG Allen Crabbe.
Teague, an 11-year veteran who played his first seven seasons for Atlanta, should provide a reliable backup to PG Trae Young, who scored 36 points in Tuesday’s win.
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Hawks at Spurs: Key injuries
Hawks
- SG Treveon Graham (trade pending) out
- C Alex Len (back) out
- PF Jabari Parker (shoulder) out
- SF Chandler Parsons (concussion) out
- PG Jeff Teague (trade pending) out
Hawks at Spurs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Spurs 128, Hawks 119
Moneyline (ML)
PASS. The Spurs (-357) have won their last 21 home games vs. the Hawks (+275) dating back to 1998, their longest active home winning streak against any opponent. I’m willing to make a small wager here because of that streak, but I can’t justify suggesting to bet/risk that kind of juice – every $3.57 wagered on the Spurs ML profits only $1 if they prevail.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The SPURS (-7.5, -115) are worth backing. They’re 14-5-1 ATS vs. the Hawks in the last 20 meetings. This would be the biggest spread the Spurs have covered this season if they do so, but the Hawks are 2-8 ATS when the line is between 7.5 and 9.5.
New to sports betting? Every $1.15 wagered on the Spurs spread will profit $1 if they win by 8 or more points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 229.5 (-121) is the STRONGEST PLAY. The two teams rank in the bottom five by defensive points allowed. The Hawks surrender the third-most points per game at 116.9, while the Spurs yield the fifth-most at 114.8 PPG. On offense, the Spurs average 113.6 PPG, ranking eighth; the Hawks are 23rd at 107.4 PPG.
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