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The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) welcome the Sacramento Kings (2-2) to State Farm Arena Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Kings vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Kings won both meetings last season
The Kings beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 Tuesday, closing as a 6.5-point favorite. They have won 2 in a row going 1-0-1 against the spread (ATS). Sacramento opened the season with 2 straight losses/non-covers, but has followed those up with 2 double-digit wins. C Domantas Sabonis is averaging 24.3 points per game (PPG) and shooting 67.9% from the field.
The Hawks opened the season with 2 straight wins over the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets, but have lost 3 straight since. They lost to the Washington Wizards 133-120 on the road Wednesday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point favorite. Atlanta has been favored in 4 games, but is 0-5 ATS on the season. The Hawks are led by G Trae Young, who is averaging 28.2 PPG.
Kings at Hawks 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 6:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Hawks +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings -6.5 (-110) | Hawks +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kings at Hawks key injuries
Kings
- None
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) out
- F De’Andre Hunter (knee) out
- C Cody Zeller (not with team) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Kings at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 124, Hawks 116
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to look at the moneyline here.
The Kings (-275) are unplayable given how expensive they are, and the Hawks (+220) have yet to show they can defend at any level and aren’t worthy of a play as a home underdog.
Against the spread
BET KINGS -6.5 (-110).
While the Hawks are 2-3, they rank 25th in the NBA in net rating, and the Kings are 2-2 yet sitting 5th in net rating. The Hawks are playing worse than their record suggests while the Kings are playing better and have dominated teams as of late, beating the Utah Jazz by 17 and Portland Trail Blazers by 13 in their last 2 games.
The Hawks have folded over the last 3 games, losing to the Wizards (a team that is expected to be among the worst in the Eastern Conference) in back-to-back games with 1 being at home. Atlanta is 2-1 at home and 0-3 ATS.
Considering the recent trends for both teams, back KINGS -6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 239.5 (-110).
There’s no reason to think this game won’t be played at a hectic and torrid pace. The Hawks like to push the ball and rank 3rd in pace while the Kings sit 11th in pace. Atlanta has scored at least 119 points in 4 games and has allowed 116 or more points in every game. It has allowed 120-plus points in 4 of 5 and is 5-0 O/U.
The Kings are 2-2 O/U and have scored at least 111 points in all 4 games. Considering the trends for the home side and each team’s willingness to push the pace and get in transition, expect points in abundance and back OVER 239.5 (-110).
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