The Atlanta Hawks (2-2) travel to face off against the Washington Wizards (1-2) on Wednesday, October 30th. This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and televised on MNMT. The Wizards are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hawks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hawks. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Hawks vs Wizards

The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hawks fell to 2-2 on the season after a 121-119 loss to the Wizards on Monday. Atlanta, who were -7.5 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 240, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 235.5.

Atlanta started strong, going on a 13-0 run early, and led 61-54 at halftime. However, a poor 3rd quarter saw them outscored 30-22, and they couldn’t regain control in the 4th, where they were edged out 37-36.

The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Wizards picked up their first win of the season on Monday, edging the Hawks 121-119 on the road. Washington, now 1-2, entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 240 points went over the pre-game line of 235.5.

Atlanta started strong with a 13-0 run, but Washington battled back, outscoring the Hawks 30-22 in the 3rd quarter. The Wizards entered the 4th quarter with an 84-83 lead and narrowly outscored the Hawks 37-36 in the final period to secure the win.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 121-119 loss to the Wizards, shooting 64.7% from the field. Clint Capela was perfect from the field, adding 16 points, while Larry Nance Jr. contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

The Hawks connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 48.1% overall. Johnson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Nance and Capela each added 5 points in the final period.

Wizards Offense Breakdown

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 121-119 loss to the Wizards, shooting 64.7% from the field. Clint Capela was perfect from the field, scoring 16 points, while Larry Nance Jr. added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.

The Hawks connected on 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 48.1% overall. Johnson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, with Nance and Capela each adding 5 points in the final period.

Hawks Team Defense

Defensively, the Hawks held the Wizards to 25 points in the 1st quarter but struggled in the 4th, giving up 37 points in a 121-119 loss. Washington shot 45% from the field.

Atlanta had trouble defending the three, as the Wizards hit 21 threes at a 47% clip. The Hawks sent Washington to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. Atlanta finished with 12 steals and 7 blocks.

Wizards Team Defense

The Hawks gave up 121 points to the Wizards, including a 37-point 4th quarter that sealed their fate. Washington shot 45% from the field overall.

Atlanta struggled to defend the three, allowing the Wizards to hit 21 threes at a 47% clip. The Hawks sent Washington to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws.

Hawks vs Wizards Trends

• Through their last five road games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 2-0-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 2-2-1 while going 1-4 straight up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 3-7.

Hawks vs Wizards Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +4.5, we have the Wizards as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 235 and our model has the Hawks and Wizards finishing with a combined 247 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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