Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns 2/1/23 – Although the Hawks had won five consecutive games, they lost four of their five remaining games. The Hawks are currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, 11 games behind first. The Suns have won six of their seven last games, including two of their last two, since losing three consecutively. They are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference, eight games behind first. This is Phoenix’s first meeting with the Hawks this season. Last season, they beat them at home but lost to them on the road. NBA betting trends favorable to Phoenix in this upcoming match.
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
Hawks
Moneyline: +120
Spread: +2.5 (-105)
Total: TBD
Suns
Moneyline: -141
Spread: -2.5 (-105)
Total: TBD
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Analysis
Although the Atlanta Hawks rank 21st among NBA teams in opponents’ points allowed, they give up 116.6 ppg on average. However, they have been having major issues with D in recent games giving up 122.8 ppg in five of their last five. They lost their last game on the road to the Portland Trail Blazers, 129-125. The Hawks shot 46.8% from the floor, but the Blazers shot 54.4% and 47.5% beyond the 3-point arc. Dejounte was able to score 40 points on 13-26 shooting. Bogdan Bogdanovic, who came off the bench, scored 23 points. Clint Capela also had 10 rebounds and 15 points. Atlanta covered the spread in Atlanta’s 5.5-point win and have won two of their three previous games. The Hawks are ranked ninth in the league with averaging 116 points per game, despite not playing great defense. Trae Young (27.2 points per game) is the leader of the team’s scoring. He missed the last game due to an ankle injury, and is now listed as questionable for the Suns.
The rule is that the better you shoot the rock, the more you win. This was true in the Suns’ last home game against the Toronto Raptors. They won 114 to 106. Phoenix Suns shot 49.4% on the floor, 39.3% from 3-t Land and held the Raptors to 44.9% and 27.3% from deep. The Suns’ Mikal Bridges scored 29 points on 12/19 shooting. Deandre Ayton was a huge player with 22 points and 13 boards, while Chris Paul had 19 points and nine assists. They covered the spread in Phoenix. They have also covered in six of seven games, including their last two. Devin Booker, the star guard and leading scorer (27.1 points per game), has been out since January due to a groin injury. He will be evaluated again this week.
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Against the Spread
Atlanta are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 games. Atlanta are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Atlanta are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against Phoenix. Atlanta are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road. Atlanta are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix.
Phoenix are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games. Phoenix are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 6 games against Atlanta. Phoenix are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home. Phoenix are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta. Phoenix are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns Free Pick
Phoenix is fifth in the league with an average of 111.6 points per game. This has been a balanced season. They are solid at home, where they have won eight out of the last ten games against the Hawks. This trend will continue as the Suns will play solid D at home and shoot the ball well, making them the favorite to win according to basketball online betting sites.
Free Pick: Phoenix Suns -2.5 (-105)
