Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction 01/26/20

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The Washington Wizards (15-29), 1.5-point underdogs, will be at State Farm Arena to challenge the Atlanta Hawks (11-35) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 240.5 points and it starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks ATS Odds

The last time the Wizards played, they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 124-112, as 2.5-point underdogs. The Hawks, meanwhile, were dismantled by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 140-111, and failed to cover as 8-point underdogs. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Washington game went 4.5 points over the projected point total of 231.5, while the Atlanta game finished 20 points over the projected point total of 231.

The Wizards, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.525, had a fantastic mark of 0.647, while the Cavaliers had a free throw rate of 0.135 (below their season average of 0.175). Atlanta, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 12.2). Atlanta received a boost from Trae Young, who recorded 26 points and 16 assists. Bradley Beal played a key role for Washington with 36 points and eight assists.

In their first matchup this year, Jordan McRae led the Wizards to a 111-101 win. He scored a game-high 29 points. The two teams combined to score 212 points, which was well under the projected point total of 238, and Washington covered as a 1.5-point underdog. The Wizards’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hawks. Washington had a rate of 6.8, while Atlanta posted a mark of 15.3.

Of the Wizards’ 44 games, 25 have finished over the projected point total. Washington comes into the game with records of 15-29 straight up (SU) and 23-21 against the spread (ATS).

A little over half of Hawks games have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Atlanta is 11-35 SU and 21-25 ATS.

It could be a sloppy game for the Atlanta offense. Atlanta ranks 29th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Washington forces the ninth-most turnovers in the league (14.3 percent).

Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks ATS Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Wizards rank 19th in rebounds allowed per game (46.1) while the Hawks rank 27th (47.2).
  • Washington averages 14.5 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Atlanta ranks 29th in second chance points allowed per game (14.7).
  • The Wizards rank 12th in steals allowed per game (7.4) while the Hawks rank 28th (9.0).
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.3) while Washington ranks 26th (4.2).
  • Atlanta ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (31.7) while Washington ranks 14th (33.3).
  • The Hawks rank fifth in points in the paint per game (50.0) while the Wizards rank 27th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.0).
  • The Wizards average 25.7 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Hawks rank 20th in assists allowed per game (24.7).
  • Washington averages 12.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.3).
  • Washington ranks seventh in points off turnovers per game (18.1) while Atlanta ranks 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.7).
  • In games where they allow under 100 points, Washington is 3-0 and Atlanta is 4-0.
  • The Wizards are 13-28 when they reach the century mark, while the Hawks are 11-28.
  • Washington is 13-11 ATS on the road, while Atlanta is 13-9 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 12 of the Hawks’ 22 home games, while 15 of the Wizards’ 24 road games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Washington and Atlanta are both 3-2 ATS.
  • The Wizards have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Hawks have 4 overs and 1 under
  • During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 115.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 120.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 9.7 for the season.