Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 1/9/25 NBA Picks

Phoenix Suns (16-19) vs Atlanta Hawks (19-18)

Game Info: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -6.5 -- Over/Under: 238 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns meet Thursday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Pick.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Clippers, beat the Jazz, and they play the Rockets, Bulls, and Celtics next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22.6 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Hornets, beat the 76ers, and they play the Jazz, Wizards, and Pistons next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 24.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

  • The Hawks have lost each of their six previous games at Footprint Center following a road win.
  • The Suns have won seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
  • The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Hawks' last eight games.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

  • The Suns have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
  • The Hawks have won each of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Hawks have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against the Suns.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

  • Devin Booker ranks 5th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.8) this season.
  • Mason Plumlee ranks 13th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
  • The Suns rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.8).
  • The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.5).
  • The Hawks rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.9).

Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Phoenix Suns are the more talented team, and they're going to get the benefit of the doubt at home. However, I've faded the Suns a lot this season and will continue to do so in the favorite role. The Suns just aren't a good team, as they play no defense, have no post presence, and don't put money in bettors' pockets. The Suns are 12-23 ATS on the season. With a 34.2 cover percentage, no team is worse at covering numbers than the Suns this season. The Atlanta Hawks have cooled off after a flurry a couple of weeks ago, but maybe a last-second win over the Jazz will inspire another run. Regardless, I have little use for the Suns, a team that's underachieved and should be looking to move off guys at the trade deadline. Give me the Hawks and the points.

Randy’s Pick Atlanta Hawks +6.5

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