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Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (5-7) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-8) Monday at State Farm Arena. The Martin Luther King Day tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Minnesota has lost four of its past five (3-2 against the spread), including a 118-107 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday. The Timberwolves were outscored 38-17 in the fourth quarter to blow the game and their biggest issue surfaced again—interior defense. Minnesota was outscored in the paint 80-44 by Memphis and is allowing the most points in the paint in the league.

The Hawks also dropped their last game—a 112-106 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday—and have lost six of their last seven (straight-up and ATS). It was another poor shooting night for a Hawks team that is second-to-last in field-goal percentage and 23rd in effective field-goal percentage. Atlanta was 6-for-30 from behind the arc against Portland and PG Trae Young was 30.4% from the field and made no 3’s in the second half.

These teams split last season’s series (straight-up and ATS) with the road team each winning a game. The Hawks are 3-1 straight-up and ATS vs. the Timberwolves since drafting Young in 2018.

Timberwolves at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 8:01 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Hawks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +7.5 (-110) | Hawks -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Hawks: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • PF Juancho Hernangomez (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • F/G Josh Okogie (hamstring) probable
  • G Ricky Rubio (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) out

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (ankle) doubtful
  • SG Cam Reddish (knee) questionable

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Timberwolves at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 116, Hawks 111

Money line (ML)

Atlanta is one of the worst shooting teams in the league, and the biggest weakness of the Timberwolves—interior defense—the Hawks probably won’t be able to exploit. The Hawks are middle of the pack in drives per game and last in field-goal percentage on drives.

Also, Minnesota’s backcourt—PG D’Angelo Russell and SG Malik Beasley—are both averaging 20-plus points per game and I give the Timberwolves the edge on the perimeter. It’s more of lean because I like Minnesota plus points, but let’s put a tiny wager on TIMBERWOLVES (+260).

Against the spread (ATS)

To be honest, it’s hard to make a pro-Timberwolves case, but I’m looking to fade the Hawks as much as possible. I get Atlanta has a plus net rating and Minnesota has the worst net rating, but the Timberwolves have played the third-toughest schedule so far and the Hawks just 15th.

Furthermore, the Hawks have been a bad bet at home this season and are just 1-4 ATS as a home favorite. Atlanta isn’t a tough environment pre-COVID and the Timberwolves beat the Hawks on their home floor last season.

GIMME TIMBERWOLVES +7.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 229.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit because Atlanta has a 2-10 O/U record and its opponents have the third-lowest effective field-goal percentage. However, since both teams are so inconsistent, the Over has cashed in five straight Timberwolves-Hawks games and I have a stronger grasp of the sides, I wouldn’t wager much on the total.

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Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (5-5) kick off a three-game road swing against the Phoenix Suns (7-4), who is playing the first of threes straight at home. Tipoff is at 9:05 p.m. ET at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ.

Below, we analyze the Hawks-Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hawks at Suns: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hawks +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Suns -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks +5.5 (-115) | Suns -5.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hawks at Suns: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • F Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
  • C Clint Capela (hand) questionable
  • G Kris Dunn (ankle) out
  • F Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out
  • F Onyeka Okongwu (foot) probable
  • G Rajon Rondo (knee) questionable

Suns

  • G Cameron Payne (ankle) doubtful
  • F Jalen Smith (health and safety protocols) out

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Hawks at Suns: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 115, Hawks 111

Money line (ML)

The Suns have actually lost two straight games in which they have been favored, but the Hawks have lost four of five overall. Phoenix is 3-1 at home this season, and Atlanta is missing several key players against a nearly healthy Suns squad. Take the SUNS -200.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Suns have been consistent in their performance against the spread. It mirrors their regular record. If they win the game, they cover. If they lose, they do not. This will be the first time in six games that the Hawks are not favored. They have covered the spread this year each time they have been the underdog. The Suns have lost and failed to cover the last two games in which they have been favored. Take the HAWKS +5.5 (-115)

Over/Under (O/U)

This total dropped quite a bit, but it’s still pretty risky. The Suns’ games have gone Over in four of five and the fifth game was one point short of a push. Atlanta’s games have gone Under in each of their last six games and in all but two this season. Neither they nor their opponents have scored more than 114 points in that six-game stretch. Take UNDER 228.5 POINTS (-105).

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Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Hornets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (4-4) pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets (4-5) at Spectrum Center Saturday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Hawks-Hornets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The two teams played Wednesday with the Hornets earning a 102-94 win in Atlanta. It was the third-straight loss for the Hawks.

The Hornets will play the second half of a back-to-back and their fourth game this week. They’re 2-1 in the stretch following a 118-110 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans Friday.

Hawks at Hornets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hawks -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Hornets +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks -5.5 (-105) | Hornets +5.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hawks at Hornets: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • PG Kris Dunn (ankle) out
  • C Bruno Fernando (hip) probable
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out
  • PG Rajon Rondo (knee) out
  • C Onyeka Okongwu (foot) out

Hornets

  • C Cody Zeller (hand) out

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Hawks at Hornets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hawks 126, Hornets 108

Money line (ML)

The HAWKS (-200) can be backed for the outright win, albeit at a chalkier price. Both teams shot just 38% from the field in Wednesday’s meeting, but Atlanta was undone by a disastrous 7-for-40 performance from 3-point range. The Hawks are shooting 36.2% from three for the season to rank 15th in the NBA.

The Hornets used a 36-point fourth quarter to cap a comeback victory over the Pelicans Friday. They trailed 38-22 after the opening 12 minutes but turned it on late and got 27 points off turnovers to the Pelicans’ 14.

Hawks PG Trae Young, an early MVP contender with 25.9 points per game and 8.4 assists per game, will have a key edge against the tired Hornets backcourt.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Hawks are the No. 1 rebounding team in the NBA with 49.0 rebounds per game while the Hornets are 14th at 44.9 RPG. Factor in the tired legs and a weaker defensive effort, and Hawks C Clint Capela should add to his 13.2 RPG average for the season.

Take the rested HAWKS -5.5 (-105) to get some revenge against a tired opponent. Atlanta was a 6-point favorite Wednesday, so we’re getting better value as it looks to end a three-game losing skid.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 228.5 (-110). These two fell way below a projected line of 232.5 Wednesday, but that was with both teams shooting well below their season averages from 2- and 3-point range. A little positive regression from either side will get to the Over on a line 5 points lower than it was three days ago.

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Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (2-5) clash with the Atlanta Hawks (4-3) Wednesday in a Southeast Division game at the State Farm Arena. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Hawks-Hornets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Hornets are in a two-game miniseries with the Hawks after just getting crushed in Philadelphia by the 76ers in both games of that back-to-back by 15 and 16 points. Charlotte is now on a three-game losing streak following back-to-back impressive wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets.

Atlanta has dropped two straight, including a 113-108 loss at home against the New York Knicks as 7.5-point favorites Jan. 4. The Hawks squandered a 15-point lead in the game and ended up shooting worse from everywhere on the floor and being out-rebounded 53-46.

These teams were only able to fit in two head-to-head meetings last year before the shutdown, but Atlanta won both (1-0-1 ATS) with the last contest being a 143-138 overtime victory.

Hornets at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hornets +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Hawks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +6.5 (-120) | Hawks -6.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hornets at Hawks: Key Injuries

Hornets

  • C Cody Zeller (hand) out

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) probable
  • SG Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out
  • PG Rajon Rondo (knee) out
  • C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out

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Hornets at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hornets 119, Hawks 114

Money line (ML)

There are a couple of hoops’ angles I see in Hornets-Hawks. First, Trae Young and Atlanta thrive at the charity stripe. The Hawks are second in free-throw attempts per field goal attempts, but the Hornets are 10th in FT/FGA.

Second, Atlanta might not be able to capitalize on Charlotte’s biggest weakness (turning the ball over): The Hornets are 22nd in turnover percentage, but the Hawks are only 28th in defensive turnover percentage.

Also, Charlotte is much healthier entering this game and 2-to-1 vs. an unproven Atlanta team is too juicy to pass up. This is more of a bet against Atlanta than on Charlotte, but I lean HORNETS (+200) for a half-unit since I am taking them to cover the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

GIMME HORNETS +6.5 (-120) for 1.5 units. On top of the stuff written above, more than 70% of the market is on the Hawks in this game (according to Pregame.com) and 70% of bettors don’t beat the House.

Despite the majority of bettors backing Atlanta, the Hornets have the pricier spread. Weird, right? It’s kind of like BetMGM wants you to bet the Hawks. Nah, we are on the Hornets here.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean OVER 231.5 (-115) but not enough to stake a real wager to it. I’m good with just playing the Hornets’ side.

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New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (3-3) are in the Big Peach Monday to play the Atlanta Hawks (4-2) at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

New York went on the road and beat an Indiana Pacers team favored by 9.5 points 106-102 Saturday. To steal an old sports adage, the Knicks just wanted it more, as they out-rebounded the Pacers 60-37 and outscored them 56-26 in the paint.

The Hawks lost 96-91 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers their last time out. Atlanta had an off-night shooting—making just 41.2% of its field goals and 52.6% of its free throws. The Hawks fell off the cliff in the second half, scoring just 35 points.

Last season’s Knicks-Hawks meetings were explosive affairs. The Knicks won two of the three games (2-0-1 ATS) with the last two contests going to overtime and all three going Over the total by at least 35 points.

Knicks at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Hawks -285 (bet $285 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +7.5 (-120) | Hawks -7.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Knicks at Hawks: Key Injuries

Knicks

  • SF Kevin Knox (knee, hand) probable
  • SG Alec Burks (ankle) questionable
  • PF Obi Toppin (calf) out
  • PG Frank Ntilikina (knee) out
  • PG Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) doubtful
  • C Omari Spellman (knee) doubtful

Hawks

  • SG Kevin Huerter (ankle) questionable
  • PG Rajon Rondo (knee) doubtful
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out
  • C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
  • PG Kris Dunn (ankle) out

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Knicks at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 111, Hawks 108

Money line (ML)

I lean KNICKS (+230) for a half-unit since I am taking New York plus the points and betting an underdog’s money line and spread fits my long-term NBA betting strategy.

New York won last year’s season series and with two of Atlanta’s three offseason acquisitions being on the injury report I’d argue the Knicks hiring Tom Thibodeau as head coach makes them more improved year over year for this game. Until the Hawks can have consistent offense regardless of 3-point shooting and proves themselves on defense, I am not buying any Atlanta stock.

Against the spread (ATS)

This is an excellent fade the market spot with 72% of the money coming in on Atlanta, according to Pregame.com. The Knicks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven vs. the Hawks.

Also, New York is 3-3 outright and ATS despite playing the NBA’s toughest schedule, according to Basketball-Reference.com.

GIMME KNICKS +7.5 (-120) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS ON THE TOTAL. Part of me thinks the Knicks and Hawks will continue last year’s trend of cashing Overs since Atlanta is second in offensive efficiency and 17th in defensive efficiency but it’s puzzling that Monday’s total is projected to be lower than the previous seven games despite the recent head-to-head trends.

Furthermore, bettors know how bad New York’s offense can be yet they are 2-4 O/U this season and the Hawks have the same O/U record even though they are second in points per game.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) visit the Atlanta Hawks (4-1) Saturday at State Farm Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Cavaliers-Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Cavaliers at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:34 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Cavaliers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Hawks -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Cavaliers +6.5 (-110) | Hawks -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cavaliers at Hawks: Key Injuries

Cavaliers

  • PG Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) out
  • F/C Kevin Love (calf) out
  • G/F Isaac Okoro (foot) out
  • G/F Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) out
  • G/F Dylan Windler (hand) out

Hawks

  • G Kris Dunn (ankle) out
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out
  • F/C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
  • SG Tony Snell (foot) out

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Cavaliers at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hawks 121, Cavaliers 117

Money line (ML)

The Hawks (-275) should be able to push past the Cavaliers, who are cooling off after a hot 3-0 start. However, risking nearly three times your potential return on a team which struggles so much defensively is not advised. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

The CAVALIERS +6.5 (-110) are the play. You’ll be going with the series trends here as the Cavs are 4-0 ATS in the past four head-to-head meetings. They’re also 7-3 ATS in their past 10 trips to the ATL.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 233.5 (-110) is the play, but very, very lightly. The series trends point to an Over, going 23-8 in the previous 31 meetings, although a lot of personnel has changed during that span. The Over is 4-1 in the past five in Atlanta. What drives this wager, though, is Atlanta’s high-scoring ways, and lack of defense.

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Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (3-1) try to bounce back from a loss to the Brooklyn Nets (3-2) in the second of a back-to-back between the two teams on New Year’s Day. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center.

The Nets outlasted the Hawks 145-141 as 5.5-point home favorites in what was the most high-octane matchup of the NBA season. Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant was spectacular as he poured in a season-high 33 points on 11-for-22 shooting with 11 rebounds and 8 assists. But a couple of the Hawks’ building blocks came to play as fourth-year PF John Collins and third-year All-Star PG Trae Young both scored 30 points in Atlanta’s loss.

Atlanta has scored 141 points in each of their previous two meetings with Brooklyn dating back to last season—both with Young in the lineup—but only scored 86 points in the first game vs. the Nets last year, which Young missed with an injury.

Below, we analyze the Hawks-Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hawks at Nets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hawks +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Nets -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks +6.5 (-110) | Nets -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 244.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hawks at Nets: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • PG Trae Young (calf) questionable
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (knee) questionable
  • F Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out
  • C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
  • PG Rajon Rondo (knee) out

Nets

  • PG Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) out

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Hawks at Nets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nets 127, Hawks 113

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE because I like the favorite but have a personal rule of not betting an NBA team in the regular season favored -150 or greater.

Against the spread (ATS)

Brooklyn’s early season troubles with controlling the glass showed itself last game when they were out-rebounded 64-45 by Atlanta. But if the Hawks don’t maintain that same tenacity on the glass, then I don’t see how they can beat the Nets Friday.

Atlanta is 27th in defensive rating, and Brooklyn is the only playoff team last year they’ve faced thus far. Plus while Hawks-Nets come into Friday’s game as first and second in points per game in the NBA, Brooklyn has a higher net in effective field-goal percentage.

BET NETS -6.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

It’s easy to assume we’ll get a similar Hawks-Nets game like the one we saw Wednesday, but these teams are only a combined 3-6 O/U so far this season and it’s not like their offensive firepower is a surprise. Bookmakers have already moved this total down from a 247-point consensus opener to its current number.

From a basketball POV, I like the Nets to slow down the pace of this game and try to run some more half-court offense as a pose to getting into an up-and-down shootout with a young upstart like the Hawks. Officially, I lean UNDER 244.5 (-105) for a half-unit.

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Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Pistons (0-2) visit the State Farm Arena to play the Atlanta Hawks (2-0) Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pistons-Hawks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Pistons at Hawks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pistons +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Hawks -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pistons +10.5 (-115) | Hawks -10.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pistons at Hawks: Key Injuries

Pistons

  • PF Blake Griffin (rest) out
  • PG Derrick Rose (rest) out
  • C Jahlil Okafor (ankle) questionable
  • PF Sekou Doumbouya (foot) questionable

Hawks

  • C Clint Capela (Achilles’) questionable
  • SF Danilo Gallinari (foot) questionable
  • PG Kris Dunn (ankle) out
  • PF Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
  • SF Tony Snell (foot) out

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Pistons at Hawks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hawks 127, Pistons 117

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE. Detroit would be an enticing underdog if Blake Griffin or Derrick Rose were in the lineup. The Hawks are a young team without a winning pedigree. I’d like to fade them as often as possible, but it’s too tough to land that plane, so to speak, in this Pistons-Hawks game.

Against the spread (ATS)

I lean Pistons 10.5 (-115) because my instinct is to bet against the Hawks until they prove it.

However, I’ll concede that Atlanta’s 2-0 record is impressive and, despite not playing anyone that good, the Hawks have covered and won by double-digits in both of their games (a 124-104 win vs. the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 23 and a 122-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies this past Sunday).

Officially, I’ll PASS on the spread and load up on the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

Defense doesn’t matter in today’s NBA, and it probably matters even less for a team like the Hawks. Yes, the Pistons are missing notable talent – guys who’ve made multiple All-Star games in Blake and D-Rose – but the next guys up can get buckets against professional basketball players.

The major differences in the starters compared to the backups are making winning plays in the fourth quarter and sustainable production. You cannot just add Blake and D-Rose’s numbers together, subtract it from Detroit’s team points per game average and assume you figured it out. The Pistons probably aren’t scoring 80 points because they are without a couple of key contributors.

The Pistons-Hawks total has come down from a 226.5-point opener mostly because of Detroit’s injury news, and I disagree with that line movement. Even if the Pistons struggle offensively, the Hawks have the firepower with Trae Young and Co. to score 125-plus any given night.

GIMME OVER 223.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

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Atlanta Hawks at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks at Memphis Grizzlies NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (1-0) clash with the Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) in a cross-conference matchup in the FedExForum for a 5 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Hawks-Grizzlies NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hawks at Grizzlies: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Hawks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Grizzlies -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks +1.5 (-110) | Grizzlies -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 236.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hawks at Grizzlies: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • SF Danilo Gallinari (foot) questionable
  • PG Kris Dunn (knee) out
  • C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
  • PG Rajon Rondo (personal) out
  • C Clint Capela (Achilles) questionable

Grizzlies

  • PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
  • SF Justise Winslow (hip) out

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Hawks at Grizzlies: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Grizzlies 124, Hawks 114

Money line (ML)

The Hawks looked worthy of their preseason hype in their first game of the season when they crushed the Chicago Bulls 124-104 as 2-point road favorites. Trae Young torched the Bulls for a game-high 37 points on 10-for-12 from the field, and 5-for-6 in threes, with 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

Memphis lost its season-opener at home to the San Antonio Spurs 131-119 as 2-point favorites despite an amazing Ja Morant performance. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year dropped 44 points on 18 of 27 shootings with 9 assists.

The Grizzlies won and covered in both games against the Hawks last season, which included 17- and 39-point beatdowns. Young struggled in both outings: He had under 20 points in each, shot below 30% from the field, including just 1-of-14 from three, and a combined 12 turnovers in both games.

Atlanta being without its two best defensive guards is going to be a problem vs. Morant who can get to the rim at will. Also, Grizzlies C Jonas Valančiūnas was a nightmare for the Hawks last season: Valančiūnas averaged 21 points, 16 rebounds with a 175 offensive efficiency rating and made 80% of his field goals. Furthermore, who knows how effective Atlanta’s new big, Clint Capela, who is battling an Achilles’ injury, can be, but he will most likely suit up.

GIMME GRIZZLIES (-120) for 1.5 units.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE SPREAD. I’d rather pay the extra 10 cents on the dollar than lay 1.5 points with the Grizzlies.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both Hawks-Grizzlies games last season went Under the total, and that mostly falls on an Atlanta team that only averaged 94.5 points in those games. The Hawks had the fourth-highest percentage of Overs last season and had a leisurely 124 in their first game.

Atlanta will almost definitely play with more crispness on offense in this game against a Memphis team that got rolled by the Spurs Wednesday and was 21st in opponent’s points per game last year.

I “LEAN” OVER 236.5 (-115) for a quarter-unit.

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Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks open the new NBA campaign on the road against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at 8:05 p.m. ET at United Center.

Below, we analyze the Hawks-Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hawks at Bulls: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hawks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bulls +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks -2.5 (-105) | Bulls +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hawks at Bulls: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • C Clint Capela (Achilles’) doubtful
  • PG Brandon Goodwin (elbow) questionable
  • SG Kevin Huerter (elbow) probable
  • PF Onyeka Okongwu (foot) questionable
  • SF Cam Reddish (ankle) probable
  • PG Rajon Rondo (COVID-19 protocols) out
  • SF Tony Snell (foot) out

Bulls

  • PG Tomas Satoransky (personal) out
  • PF Thaddeus Young (leg) questionable

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Hawks at Bulls: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hawks 117, Bulls 112

Money line (ML)

HAWKS (-125) is a good play on the road as they kick off a new season with so much promise. Clint Capela is new in the middle with fellow newcomer Bogdan Bogdanovic, joining promising youngsters Cam Reddish and Trae Young. The Bulls (+105) have a strong frontcourt, and new coach in Billy Donovan, but their backcourt depth isn’t quite there. Atlanta’s depth should pull them through to a road win to start.

Against the spread (ATS)

A play on the HAWKS -2.5 (-105) is a play against the series trends, as the Bulls +2.5 (-115) are 8-2 ATS in the past 10 meetings in this series. However, with a new coaching regime, some backcourt issues, etc., look for Chicago to be on the short end at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 231.5 (-110) is the lean in the opener, based on trends in this series and a super high number. The Under has hit in 13 of the past 18 meetings at United Center. In addition, the Under is 22-8 in the past 30 for the Hawks as a road favorite, too.

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