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Highly Anticipated Interconference Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center_estimators on Thursday Night

The upcoming interconference matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns at Arizona's Footprint Center is highly anticipated. The Suns, the current betting favorites at -6.5, aim to continue their winning streak against the Hawks, who have historically struggled on the road. The game is scheduled for Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. EST, with previous matchups favoring the home team. It remains to be seen if the Suns will extend this trend in the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks +205 | Suns -245
• Spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) | Suns -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 237 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 71%.

Atlanta vs Phoenix Stats

Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-121 victory on Tuesday, ending their losing streak. The team will rely on Young to lead the offense as they aim to continue their winning streak. The Hawks are strong in offensive rebounding and free throw attempts per game, but struggle with turnovers and three-point shooting. On defense, they have a poor three-point defense but are solid in defensive rebounding and causing turnovers. The team faces challenges in effectively defending the three-point line. The Hawks are ranked 6th in offense but 28th in defense. Key injuries may impact their upcoming games. In terms of statistics, Atlanta is shooting well from the field and free throw line but struggles with three-point shooting. They excel in rebounding and assists but have room for improvement in turnovers. Defensively, they struggle with three-point defense but are strong in rebounding and causing turnovers. Overall, the Hawks have a power ranking of 17 and are looking to continue their success this season.

Phoenix Suns Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have struggled recently, dropping five of their last six games. Despite having a strong offensive rating and efficiency from all three scoring levels, they have struggled to score over 110 points in most of their recent games. The team also has issues with turnovers, free throw attempts allowed, and a low offensive rebounding rate. Defensively, the Suns are ranked 22nd in defensive rating and have struggled to limit opponents' scoring, particularly from three-point range. However, they excel in defensive rebounding. Phoenix will need to improve in these areas to turn things around. Key player Royce O'Neale is currently out due to injury. The Suns have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 17th in offense and 19th in defense, with a record of 16-19 overall. They will face Atlanta in their upcoming game.

Atlanta Hawks' Struggles Continue as Phoenix Suns Capitalize on Defensive Weaknesses

The Atlanta Hawks have experienced a decline in performance in their recent games, losing against the spread in their last four road games. Their defense has struggled, allowing over 120 points in three of these games. The Phoenix Suns are poised to take advantage of this vulnerability by capitalizing on their three-point shooting and free throws. Conversely, Atlanta's offense has been lacking in efficiency, particularly in long-range shooting. With Phoenix ranking as a top 10 defensive rebounding team, the Hawks cannot rely on offensive rebounds to make up for their shortcomings. It is likely that the Suns will establish an early lead and exploit the Hawks' weak defense to secure a victory in this matchup.

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