Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

The Washington Wizards (0-2) and Atlanta Hawks (2-0) meet Sunday at State Farm Arena with tip-off set for 7:30 PM ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around Wizards vs Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; The Hawks won 3 of 4 last season

The Wizards fell to 0-2 this season after a 135-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. They couldn’t cover as 9.5 point home underdogs, but the game went over the 227 total. G Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 23 points as all 5 starters scored in double figures. However, their defense struggled, allowing Cleveland to shoot 53.4% ​​from the field, marking Washington’s second straight loss by double digits at home.

The Hawks suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, losing 128-104 to the Oklahoma City Thunder as 10.5 point underdogs while the Over (230.5) hit. Atlanta struggled with turnovers, giving the ball up 20 times and getting blocked 12 times. G Trae Young led the team with 24 points, but his 10 turnovers hampered the Hawks’ effort, making it difficult for them to keep up with the Thunder’s pace.

Wizards to Hawks odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Wizards +225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Hawks -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +7.5 (-115) | Hawks -7.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wizards know Hawk’s key damage

Wizards

Hawks

• G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hoarding) out
• G Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) out
• F De’Andre Hunter (knee) out

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Wizards know Hawk’s choices and predictions

Forecast

Hawks 119, Wizards 115

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hawks (-275) will lick their wounds and get a nice comeback win at home on Monday night, but it won’t be easy. I’ll take my bet to the spread because the Wizards getting points is very tempting.

Against the spread

BET WIZARDS +7.5 (-115).

The Hawks and Wizards are a combined 0-5 ATS this season, one of them has to break the trend. The Wizards seem like the smartest choice at this spot. Atlanta is coming off a tough loss at Oklahoma City on Sunday and returns home to face Washington on Monday. The Wizards are more rested since they last played on Saturday. Although the Hawks won 3 of 4 matchups last season, Washington covered the spread in 3 of those 4 games. The quick turnaround could favor Washington coverage again.

Over/Under

PASS.

I don’t have a strong read on this game’s total. The Over/Under is tied 3-3 in their last 6 matchups, making it difficult to predict. The Wizards are 1-1 against the total this season, while the Hawks have converted in all 3 of their games. But with Atlanta playing back-to-back nights, fatigue could be a factor. For that reason, I refrain from betting on the total in this matchup.

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