The Hawks are gearing up to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Jan 3. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on BSSE. Oklahoma City comes into this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 248. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Hawks vs. Thunder player props andpredictions below.
Hawks vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Thunder -1.5
- Total 248
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: BSSE
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
- As the betting favorite, the Thunder have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Oklahoma City posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- The last five games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Will the Thunder Win on the Road?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Hawks, the Thunder have an above .500 record of 23-9 and are looking to build on that. When playing on the road, the Thunder are 9-4 this season and have gone 14-5 in their home games.
In their last game, Oklahoma City’s offense put up 127 points vs the Celtics. They shot 52.7% from the field and made 13 of their 17 free throws. For the season, the Thunder are 2nd in the NBA with a 49% field goal percentage. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 1st in percentage and 10th in makes.
So far this season, the Thunder have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 1st in field goal percentage allowed at 44.5%. They are also 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 50.8%.
One area where they have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 23rd in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.2%.
Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even better defensively, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage allowed at 44.5% and 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.6%.
Can Atlanta Secure a Home Victory?
Over their last three games, the Hawks are 1-2 and have an overall record of 13-19. In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are in 11th place and are 3rd in the Southeast division.
In their most recent game against the Wizards, the Hawks put up 130 points, which is higher than their season average of 122.2 points per game. Trae Young led the way with 40 points, while Dejounte Murray chipped in 32 for the Hawks.
When it comes to defense, the Atlanta Hawks have struggled this season, allowing 122.7 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. At home, they have been even worse, giving up 125.4 points per contest, which is 29th in the league.
One area where the Hawks have struggled is defending the paint, as they are 29th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 58.1%. Overall, Atlanta is 24th in blocked shots per game at 4.4.
Over their last five games, the Hawks have been slightly better on defense, allowing 121.6 points per contest. During that stretch, opponents have shot 35% from three-point range.
Hawks vs. Thunder Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Trae Young and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. With his prop at 27.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 28. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.0% and knocking down three threes.
- The Prop: Trae Young Over 27.5 Points (-125)
Hawks vs. Thunder Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Thunder vs. Hawks game, our recommendation is to take the Hawks at +1.5. Despite our model showing the Thunder winning 114-113, we like Hawks as our point-spread pick.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 248, and our model projects the Thunder and Hawks to reach a combined total of 227 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Hawks +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook