Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Read our Hawks vs Spurs prediction for this NBA regular season game in San Antonio. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Hawks are currently 14-13.
  • Defensively, Atlanta are giving up 118.7 points per game.
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.
  • The Spurs face Atlanta with a record of 13-13.
  • Defensively, San Antonio are giving up 112.9 points per game.
  • The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hawks.

Hawks vs Spurs Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (-125) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+105) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-13, while the Spurs are 11th in the West at 13-13.

Oddsmakers have the Spurs favored by 1.5 points, with the over/under line set at 233.5. This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and can be seen on FDSS.

Hawks vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs
  • Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Thursday, December 19th
  • Betting Odds SA -1.5, ATL +105 | SA -125 O/U 233.5

Hawks Preview: Do the Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Hawks fell to 14-13 on the season after a 110-102 road loss to the Bucks on Saturday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 212 fell well short of the 233-point O/U line.

A 12-0 run by Milwaukee in the 2nd quarter put the Hawks in a hole, but Atlanta battled back, taking an 83-82 lead into the 4th quarter. However, the Bucks outscored the Hawks 28-19 in the final period to secure the win.

Trae Young put up 35 points and 10 assists in the Hawks' 102-100 loss to the Bucks, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% rate. Jalen Johnson and De'Andre Hunter added 15 points each, with Hunter also connecting on 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

As a team, the Hawks made just 10 threes, but shot 41.7% from beyond the arc. Overall, they shot 42.7% from the field. Young scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th.

Defensively, the Hawks were consistent, allowing 26 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th, totaling 110 points given up to the Bucks. They held Milwaukee to 31% shooting from three-point range, with the Bucks making 14 threes.

Atlanta sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 27 times, where the Bucks converted 18 attempts. The Hawks secured 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Spurs Preview: Can the Spurs Offense Score Enough at Home?

The Hawks fell to 14-13 on the season after a 110-102 road loss to the Bucks on Saturday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 212 points fell short of the 233-point O/U line.

A 12-0 run by the Bucks in the 2nd quarter put the Hawks on their heels, but Atlanta battled back in the 3rd, outscoring Milwaukee 34-27. However, the Bucks took control in the 4th, holding the Hawks to 19 points while scoring 28 of their own.

In their 106-92 loss to the Timberwolves, the Spurs struggled offensively, shooting 40.7% from the field and connecting on just 24.4% of their three-point attempts, making 11 threes overall. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 40% from the floor.

Harrison Barnes and Jeremy Sochan each added 17 points, with Sochan shooting 70% and Barnes hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Barnes scored 13 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Wembanyama had 9 points in the 2nd.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Spurs couldn’t come away with the win, allowing 106 points to the Timberwolves. San Antonio gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 24 points in each. The Timberwolves scored 30 in the 4th to seal the game.

The Spurs held Minnesota to 40% shooting, including 34% from beyond the arc, where the Timberwolves hit 12 threes. The Timberwolves also went 14/16 from the free-throw line. San Antonio finished with 6 steals and 8 blocks.

Hawks vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Atlanta has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 104. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • Through their last three home games, San Antonio has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 112 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 8-2.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Spurs struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.

Hawks vs Spurs Prediction

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