Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our Hawks vs. Wizards prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Washington.

  • The Hawks head to Washington with a record of 2-2.
  • Defensively, Atlanta are giving up 121.2 points per game.
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.
  • The Wizards hold a 1-2 record so far.
  • The Wizards are averaging 113 points per game so far.
  • The Wizards are coming off a 121-119 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Wizards Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Atlanta Hawks (-191) will visit the Washington Wizards (+160) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hawks are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 235.

This game will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, and it can be seen on MNMT.

Hawks vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, October 30th
  • Betting Odds ATL -4.5, ATL -191 | WAS +160 O/U 235

Hawks Preview: Can the Hawks Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

Atlanta fell to 2-2 on the season after a 121-119 home loss to the Wizards on Monday. The Hawks were -7.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 240 exceeded the O/U line of 235.5.

Atlanta started strong with a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 3-2 to 16-2. They led 61-54 at halftime but were outscored 30-22 in the 3rd quarter. The Wizards edged the Hawks 37-36 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 121-119 loss to the Wizards, shooting 64.7% from the field. Clint Capela was perfect from the floor, adding 16 points, while Larry Nance Jr. contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% rate.

The Hawks connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 48.1% overall. Johnson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Nance and Capela each added 5. Trae Young and Garrison Mathews both finished with 14 points, with Mathews scoring 8 in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Hawks held the Wizards to 25 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 37 in the 4th, leading to a 121-119 loss. Washington shot 45% from the field.

Atlanta struggled to defend the three, allowing 21 made threes on 47% shooting. The Wizards also went 18/22 from the free-throw line. The Hawks finished with 12 steals and 7 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Washington?

The Hawks fell to 2-2 on the season after a 121-119 home loss to the Wizards on Monday. Atlanta, who entered the game as -7.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points of 240 exceeded the O/U line of 235.5.

Atlanta started strong with a 13-0 run, but Washington took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Hawks 30-22. The Hawks couldn’t regain the lead in the 4th, losing the quarter 37-36.

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points and 12 rebounds in their 121-119 loss to the Wizards, shooting 64.7% from the field. Clint Capela was perfect from the floor, scoring 16 points, while Larry Nance Jr. added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.

The Hawks connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 48.1% overall. Johnson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Nance and Capela each added 5 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Wizards had a strong 3rd quarter, holding the Hawks to just 22 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 36 points. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 48% shooting from the field.

Washington limited Atlanta's three-point shooting, giving up 15 made threes on 37% shooting. The Wizards also sent the Hawks to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 26. Washington recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Hawks vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 3-1-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Hawks have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.

Hawks vs Wizards Prediction

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