Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hawks vs Suns prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Phoenix.

  • The Hawks face the Suns at 19-18.
  • Defensively, Atlanta are giving up 119.8 points per game.
  • The Hawks are coming off a 124-121 win vs. the Suns.
  • The Suns' record sits at 16-19.
  • Defensively, Phoenix are giving up 113.9 points per game.
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hawks.

Hawks vs Suns Prediction

The Suns (-260) are favored by 6.5 points at home against the Hawks (+215) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 238 points.

Atlanta is 19-18 and 9th in the Eastern Conference, while Phoenix is 16-19 and 12th in the West. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

Hawks vs. Suns Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns
  • Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 9th
  • Betting Odds PHO -6.5, ATL +215 | PHO -260 O/U 238

Hawks Preview: Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

The Hawks improved to 19-18 on the season with a 124-121 road win over the Jazz on Tuesday. Atlanta was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 245 points exceeded the 238.5-point line.

Utah went on a 12-0 run early, but Atlanta responded and led 93-89 entering the 4th quarter. The Jazz edged the Hawks 32-31 in the final period, but Atlanta held on for the win.

Trae Young's 24 points and 20 assists powered the Hawks to a 124-121 win over the Jazz, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field. He added 10 points in the 4th quarter. Clint Capela was efficient, hitting 81.8% of his shots and finishing with 18 points, while De'Andre Hunter contributed 17 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.

Atlanta knocked down 18 threes, shooting 40.9% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48%. Dyson Daniels added 16 points, and Zaccharie Risacher had 14, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Despite giving up 121 points, the Hawks managed to secure a win over the Jazz on Tuesday. They allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 27 points. Overall, they held Utah to 41% shooting.

Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Jazz hit 19 threes at a 39% clip. The Hawks also sent Utah to the line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 6 steals and 11 blocks.

Suns Preview: Can the Suns Lock in a Home Win?

The Hawks improved to 19-18 on the season with a 124-121 road win over the Jazz on Tuesday. Atlanta entered the game as -5.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.5 by 6.5 points.

Atlanta jumped out to a 36-32 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Jazz responded with a 12-0 run, briefly taking the lead. The Hawks regained control, leading 93-89 going into the 4th quarter, but Utah edged them 32-31 in the final period.

In their 115-104 loss to the Hornets, the Suns struggled offensively, shooting just 42.4% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 24.2% clip. Devin Booker was a bright spot, finishing with 39 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 56% from the field.

Kevin Durant added 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Bradley Beal managed just 10 points on 38.5% shooting. Booker scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Suns struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they held the Hornets to just 22 points in the 1st. Overall, Phoenix allowed 115 points, with Charlotte shooting 38% from the field.

The Suns did well defending the three, as the Hornets shot 27% from deep, making 13 threes. However, Phoenix sent Charlotte to the line 29 times, where they hit 26 free throws. The Suns also allowed 20 offensive rebounds.

Hawks vs Suns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Hawks last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 116. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 5-5 straight-up.
  • In their last three games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

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