The Washington Wizards (4-4) and Atlanta Hawks (5-4) meet Friday for an Eastern Conference clash. Tip from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Hawks lead 1-0
The Wizards lost to the Hawks 120-105 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home underdog as the Under (229.5) hit. Hawks G Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Wizards F Anthony Davis both notched a game-high 26 points. Atlanta pulled away because of its 3-point shooting, connecting on 19 from deep as compared to Washington's mere 6 triples.
Washington had won its prior 2 outings and had covered as an underdog in each of those. It is
2-3 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in its previous 5 games.
The Hawks, winners of 2 straight games, are 3-1 over their last 4 outings, which comes as a welcome sign after losing 3 games in a row prior to that span. They are 4-5 ATS.
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Wizards at Hawks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Hawks -295 (bet $295 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +7.5 (-110) | Hawks -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wizards at Hawks key injuries
Wizards
- F Justin Champagnie (foot) out
- F Anthony Davis (ankle) questionable
Hawks
- F Jalen Johnson (ankle) questionable
- C Jock Landale (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 115, Wizards 112
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Hawks (-295) should win outright, but they are too expensive to consider on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET WIZARDS +7.5 (-110).
The Hawks have closed as a favorite 6 times this season, but they've been favored by more than 4 points just twice. In those, Atlanta is 1-1 straight up and 0-2 ATS and has averaged 103.5 points per game. It hasn't performed well when expected to dominate.
The Wizards, who are 2-2 ATS on the road, have defended at a high level over the last week. They have allowed 94 points or fewer in 2 of their last 3 games and should be looking for a revenge game after losing to Atlanta Wednesday.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 228.5 (-110).
Both sides are trending toward the Under in this one.
The Hawks have gone south of the total in 4 straight games and have allowed 105 points or fewer in 2 straight. The Wizards have gone Under in 5 straight games. Their offense has been a cause for concern as well, scoring 111 points or fewer in each of those contests.
Best prop bet
Hawks G CJ MCCOLLUM UNDER 15.5 POINTS (-120).
McCollum has been awful over the last several games. He has gone Under this total in 5 straight outings, and in his last 2 games, he is just 9 for 31 shooting. Expect his woes to continue.
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