The Atlanta Hawks (22-57) look to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Wizards (42-37) at Capital One Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 6, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards Betting Prediction
The Hawks are hoping for a better outcome after their 115-86 loss to the Miami Heat in their last matchup. Miami’s 9.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Atlanta, who had a rate of 13.3. The Heat’s mark was better than their season average of 12.8. Taurean Prince was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
In the Wizards’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 119-115. One of Cleveland’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Washington had just 14. With 28 points on 10-for-20 shooting, John Wall was Washington’s leading scorer.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Washington. Washington ranks 21st in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Atlanta forces the sixth-most turnovers in the league (14.7 percent).
Atlanta holds records of 22-57 straight up (SU) and 37-40-2 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Hawks’ games have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Washington is 42-37 SU and 34-42-2 ATS. Much like Atlanta, just over half of Wizards games have finished under the total.
The Wizards lead the season series against the Hawks two games to one, including a 129-104 blowout in their last matchup. Washington covered as a 3.5-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 233 points, which was 22 points above the projected point total of 211 points. Washington made 18 of its 32 three pointers (56.3 percent). Atlanta, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent). In the victory, Markieff Morris led all scorers with 23 points.
Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Atlanta is 18-19-2 ATS on the road with 23 unders and 16 overs.
Washington is 14-23-2 ATS at home with 19 overs, 18 unders and 2 pushes.
Atlanta is 11-4 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Washington is 19-4.
The Wizards are 39-20 when they score above 100 points, while the Hawks are 18-30.
Washington averages 25.3 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Atlanta ranks last in assists allowed per game (26.0).
The Wizards rank ninth in steals per game (7.9) while the Hawks rank 27th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
Washington ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.2) while Atlanta ranks 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.0).
The Wizards rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (4.7) while the Hawks rank 26th (5.5).
Washington ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (29.1) while Atlanta ranks 25th (30.8).
The Wizards rank 15th in fast break points per game (11.6) while the Hawks rank 24th in fast break points allowed per game (13.2).
Atlanta ranks 17th in second chance points per game (12.0) while Washington ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
The Wizards rank 23rd in points in the paint per game (42.4) while the Hawks rank 26th (41.1).
Washington averages 42.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (44.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Atlanta is 2-3 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Washington is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 102.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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