The Suns and Atlanta Hawks will matchup on Thursday, Mar 21. Tip-off for the game is 10:30 ET and will be shown on NBA. Phoenix is favored by 9 points in this game, and the total is 225.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Suns vs. Hawks predictions.
Suns vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Suns -9
- Total 225.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Mar 21
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: NBA
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 107 points per game.
- The last ten games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- The Suns have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances in Phoenix
As the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are looking to improve their playoff positioning today. In the Southeast Division, they are currently in 3rd place with a record of 30-38.
On the road, the Hawks are 14-21 this season, and their straight-up record as the underdog is 9-21. Against the spread on the road, they are 12-23.
So far this season, Atlanta has been the underdog in 30 of their 68 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -5.8 points per game.
In their last game against the Lakers, the Hawks lost by a score of 136-105. They were 9-point underdogs going into the game, and their ATS record for the season is 23-45.
This season, the average O/U line in Hawks games is 237.4, which is higher than today’s line of 225.5. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 240.1 points per game. The Hawks’ O/U record for the season is 35-33.
When it comes to scoring, the Hawks are one of the most potent offenses in the NBA, averaging 119 points per game (5th). However, they have scored less than their average in two straight games. On the road, Atlanta is averaging 115.7 points per game.
Heading into this game, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.4% of their games this season. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hawks are shooting 46% from the floor (22nd). They are also 21st in two-point shooting at 53%. From beyond the arc, Atlanta is hitting 36% of their threes (18th).
Looking at the Hawks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 121.1 points per game (29th). On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing 38.9% from beyond the arc.
Can Phoenix Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Phoenix is 27-41 against the spread this season, going 13-22 ATS at home and 14-19 ATS on the road. Today, they are favored by 9 points and have a record of 20-30 ATS as the favorite.
This season, the Suns have been favored in 51 of their 69 games, going 34-17 straight-up. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +5 points per game, while going 6-12 as the underdog with an average scoring differential of -4.6 points per game.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the 76ers by a score of 115-102. The O/U line for that game was 222 points, and Phoenix covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites.
On the season, the Suns have an O/U record of 30-38-1, with their games averaging 231.3 points per game. In their most recent game, the final score of 217 points was well below the O/U line of 222.
Currently, the Suns are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-29. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-19 and 18-10 in non-conference games.
The Suns’ offense is one of the best in the NBA, ranking 11th in points per game at 116.9. They have been even better at home, averaging 116.8 points per game compared to 117.0 on the road.
Phoenix is one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 5th in both field goal percentage and true shooting percentage. They are also 8th in two-point shooting at 56%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 8th in percentage but just 21st in made threes. Overall, they are 15th in pace and 13th in assists.
Coming into the game, the Suns defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 44.9% of their games. Currently, they are 16th in the NBA at 114.4 points per game allowed. Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.
Suns vs. Hawks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Devin Booker and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. Our projections have Devin Booker going 9/19 from the field on his way to 27 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -111.
- The Prop: Devin Booker Over 25.5 Points (-111)
Suns vs. Hawks Predictions
The Hawks come in as the underdog at +9, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Hawks +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook