The Phoenix Suns (30-26) battle the Atlanta Hawks (27-28) Thursday. Tip from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hawks and Suns played Feb. 1 for the first time this season with Atlanta winning 132-100, covering as a 1.5-point road underdog. The Over 231.5 hit.
Phoenix is coming off a 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, failing to cover as a 7-point road favorite. The Suns are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6 and are 30-26 ATS on the season.
The Hawks return home after going 2-3 on a 5-game Western Conference road trip, covering 3 of the 5 outings. They are coming off a 116-107 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday, failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog. Atlanta is 24-31 ATS this season.
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Suns at Hawks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Hawks -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +6.5 (+100) | Hawks -6.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Hawks key injuries
Suns
- G Devin Booker (groin) out
- G Cameron Payne (foot) out
Hawks
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 120, Suns 112
Moneyline
PASS.
The Suns (+225) are too risky following their trade for F Kevin Durant. Phoenix will be without many key rotation pieces and Booker, who is injured. However, you can’t risk nearly 3 times your potential return with the Hawks (-270), either.
Against the spread
LEAN HAWKS -6.5 (-120).
While the Hawks haven’t been great for bettors throughout the season, they have performed well recently, covering 3 of their last 5. They are also coming off 9-point and 20-point losses, and are 14-12-1 ATS following a loss.
Atlanta has the pieces to neutralize C Deandre Ayton as well. With Booker and Durant not with Phoenix and Atlanta’s success after losing, back HAWKS -6.5 (-120).
Over/Under
BET OVER 228.5 (-110).
The Hawks have gone Over their projected total in 5 of their last 7 games. They have allowed at least 115 points in their last 2 and in 4 of their last 6 while also averaging the league’s 6th most points per game (116.1). They are 32-23 O/U this season.
The Suns have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games as well. They have scored 116 points in 2 straight games. Given the recent success offensively for both teams, back the OVER 228.5 (-110).
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