Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder 1/25/23 – Atlanta will attempt to end its two-game losing streak on Wednesday night when it visits Oklahoma City. After winning five consecutive games, the Hawks lost back-to-back matches against Charlotte and Chicago. Oklahoma City won five of its six previous games, including a win against Denver. Latest NBA public betting believes that the Hawks will continue their losing streak and Oklahoma is the leading one.
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Paycom Center
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds
Hawks
Moneyline: -120
Spread: -1 (-119)
Total: 237.5 over (-110)
Thunder
Moneyline: -111
Spread: +1 (-119)
Total: 237.5 under (-110)
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Analysis
Atlanta Hawks has had a difficult time finding consistency this season. This led to a 19-22 record through 41 games. The Hawks put together their first solid stretch of the season last week with five straight wins over the Raptors, Heats, Mavericks, Pacers and Knicks. Since then they have fallen to 0.500, losing to Charlotte and Chicago. Atlanta was a 7.5 point favorite to lose to the Hornets, before losing to Chicago in a final of 111-100 as a 1.5 point underdog. De’Andre Hunter, the Hawks’ key defender, was diagnosed with asthma and is not expected to be available for Wednesday’s game.
Oklahoma City started the season with a poor start, losing 18 of its 29 first games. Since then, the Thunder have played much better and won 12 of their 18 last games. They won seven of the nine previous games they played before this matchup. Last week, they had a winning streak of four games, which saw them beat Philadelphia, Chicago and Brooklyn, as well as Indiana. Oklahoma City lost to Sacramento last Friday by a score of 118 to 113, and fell to the Kings as a 5.5 point underdog. The Thunder won the game against Denver 101-99 as 3-point underdogs and covered the spread for the ninth consecutive game.
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Against the Spread
Atlanta are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games. Atlanta are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Atlanta are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against Oklahoma City. Atlanta are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games. Oklahoma City are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma City’s last 11 games against Atlanta. Oklahoma City are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Free Pick
Oklahoma City is an unfadeable squad right now. It continues to be one of the most undervalued teams in the NBA. The Thunder have won nine consecutive games and have sprung multiple upsets. Atlanta may be without Hunter, its status is uncertain. In the nine previous meetings between these two teams, the Hawks have only covered it three times. NBA basketball online analytics don’t expect that to change on Wednesday. Oklahoma City is playing their best basketball this season and looks like a playoff team.
Free Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +1
