Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Atlanta Hawks play host to the Phoenix Suns at the State Farm Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview 

The Phoenix Suns have been in terrific shape as they’ve won 12 of their last 16 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the 76ers in a 116-110 road win on Tuesday. Devin Booker led the team with 27 points and four assists, Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin provided great punch off the bench with 16 points each while Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green each scored 12 points.

As a team, the Suns shot 43 percent from the field and 16 of 39 from the 3-point line as they poured in 30 points in the second quarter to take a narrow lead into halftime. Before they exploded for 40 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early with a 17-point lead. 

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been struggling lately as they were on a four-game losing streak before they snapped out of it with a 124-122 road win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Jalen Johnson led the team with 32 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, Luke Kennard added 18 points on seven of nine shooting off the bench while Onyeka Okongwu chipped in with 18 points and nine rebounds.

As a team, the Hawks shot 47 percent from the field and 20 of 45 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble after leaking 36 points in the third quarter to squander an 11-point lead. However, they made up for it with a pivotal 11-4 run late in the fourth quarter to reclaim the lead and escape with the much-needed win. 

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Hawks have won each of their last 11 games against the Suns at State Farm Arena.
• The Suns have lost seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Suns at State Farm Arena.
• The Suns have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

• The Suns have won 15 of their last 16 night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Hawks have lost five of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Suns have covered the spread in 15 of their last 16 night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at State Farm Arena following a win.

Total Points Facts

• Five of the Hawks’ last six games as home underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of the Suns’ last five games as road favorites against the Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.

Atlanta Hawks Player Facts

• Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (186) this season.
• Dyson Daniels ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

• Collin Gillespie ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.7) this season.
• Devin Booker is one of only 14 qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (25.3) and assists (6.3) per game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nine different Hawks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.4).
• The Suns rank 3rd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.9).
• The Suns rank 28th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (21.2).

Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

The Suns don’t have a single player listed on the injury report, while the Hawks are still missing Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher. The Suns have quietly been one of the form teams in the league lately, they have all their players healthy, and they just took down the 76ers in a nice win on Tuesday.

So, I’m a little surprised that they aren’t bigger favorites in this matchup given how poor the Hawks were before their narrow win on Wednesday. We should be in for a close contest, but the Suns have clearly been the team in better form lately, and I think they escape with the win and cover on the road.

Peter Tran's Pick: Phoenix -3.5