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The San Antonio Spurs (13-13) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (14-13) to Frost Bank Center Thursday evening. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Hawks won 2-0 last season
The Spurs had a 2-game winning streak snapped with a 106-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday, closing as a 4.5-point home underdog. They were led by C Victor Wembanyama, who scored a team-high 20 points. San Antonio has failed to cover in 6 straight games and is just 11-15 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Hawks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on a neutral court in the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, closing as a 3.5-point underdog. G Trae Young scored a game-high 35 points. Prior to that defeat, Atlanta won 7 of its last 8 games and is 5-5 ATS over its previous 10. It is 11-16 ATS on the season.
Hawks at Spurs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Spurs -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +1.5 (-110) | Spurs -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Hawks at Spurs key injuries
Hawks
- C Onyeka Okongwu (knee) out
- G Trae Young (Achilles) probable
Spurs
- F Keldon Johnson (calf) probable
- G Tre Jones (shoulder) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 120, Spurs 116
Moneyline
PASS.
While the Hawks’ moneyline might seem like the easy play compared to their spread value, 2 of their last 7 games have ended within 3 points, so getting the small margin on the spread is preferred here.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS +1.5 (-115).
The Hawks have been the far better team over the last few weeks, and they have performed well on the road recently. In their last 4 road games, they have wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, and New York Knicks, going 3-1 ATS in those. They are 7-7 ATS on the season away from home.
On the other hand, the Spurs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games and have lost 3 of their last 4 outright. San Antonio’s defense has been a major issue, allowing at least 116 points in 4 of its last 5 games.
Considering Young’s ability to score and the Spurs’ inability to defend, take Atlanta here and back HAWKS +1.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-115).
The Spurs are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games, mainly due to their struggling defense. However, they have scored at least 118 points in 3 of their last 5 games as well. San Antonio is 14-12 O/U.
The Hawks are 3-3 O/U in their last 6, scoring at least 119 points in 3 of those 6 games, and 17-10 O/U on the season. They rank third in pace with the Spurs 16th, so this should be a high-tempo game.
Take OVER 233.5 (-115).
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