Phoenix Suns (39-29) vs Atlanta Hawks (30-38)
Game Info: Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -9.5 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns meet Thursday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hawks vs Suns prediction.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently lost to the Lakers and Jazz while beating the Clippers. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Dejounte Murray is averaging 22.1 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Bogdan Bogdanovic is averaging 16.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently lost to the Bucks, while beating the Hornets and 76ers. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.9 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.8 points and 5.4 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (24.9).
- The Suns rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (63.8%).
- The Hawks rank T1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (12.9).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.9).
Hawks vs Suns prediction
The Phoenix Suns should be favored because they're the more talented team and at home. The Atlanta Hawks are also still without their best player in Trae Young. However, the Suns are on the end of a back to back, and they haven't made bettors money this season. Yes, the Hawks are the worst cover team in the NBA with a 23-45 ATS record. However, the Suns have covered just 3 of their last 10 games, and only the Hornets and Hawks have less cover success this season overall. Two of the three teams in the NBA with cover percentage under 40 percent. If forced to pick give me the Hawks and the points.
Randy’s Pick Atlanta Hawks +9.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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