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The Atlanta Hawks (2-2) welcome the Washington Wizards (1-2) to State Farm Arena Wednesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Atlanta won 3 of 4 games last season
The Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113 Monday for their 1st home win and 2nd cover of the season, closing as a 2.5-point favorite. Atlanta is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) and is on a 2-game win and cover streak. The Hawks are led by G Dejounte Murray, who is averaging 21.3 points per game.
The Wizards lost to the Boston Celtics 126-107 Monday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point home underdog. Washington is 1-2 straight up and ATS this season and is 2-1 O/U. The Wizards are led by F Kyle Kuzma, who is averaging 22.3 points per game.
Wizards at Hawks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Hawks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +8.5 (-110) | Hawks -8.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Hawks key injuries
Wizards
- C Daniel Gafford (ankle) questionable
Hawks
- G Trae Young (Achilles) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 123, Wizards 118
Moneyline
PASS.
Both of the Wizards’ loses have come by 15-plus points and they are 0-1 on the road. Washington doesn’t have the depth to keep pace with Atlanta and are a rightful underdog, but given the values on the moneyline, neither play gives great odds to back here.
Against the spread
BET WIZARDS +8.5 (-110).
The Hawks may be 2-2 ATS on the season, but they aren’t playing great basketball. Young, who has been the team’s consistent star the last few seasons, is shooting just 31% from the field, and he’s a liability on the defensive end as well.
The Hawks rank 23rd in defensive rating and may struggle keeping Washington at bay long enough to cover. Atlanta was just 19-25 ATS at home last season. The Wizards have scored at least 107 in every game and should have the firepower to keep with a potent Hawks attack.
Back WIZARDS +8.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 238.5 (-110).
There’s no reason to believe defense will be played in this game. The Wizards rank 23rd and the Wizards rank 29th in defensive rating.
The Wizards gave up 143 in their lone road game and have given up 125-plus points in 2 of 3 games. Similarly, Atlanta has scored 127 in back-to-back games and given up at least 110 in each game this season.
Expect an offensive onslaught and take OVER 238.5 (-110).
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