Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards will face off for the second time in three days on Wednesday night, following a narrow 121-119 victory for Washington in their last meeting. The Wizards earned their first win of the season in Monday's game, breaking an eight-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Atlanta has also struggled recently, losing their last two games and posting a 2-8 record in their last 10 games. The Hawks will look to turn things around in their upcoming matchup at Capital One Arena. Atlanta is currently favored to win by 4.5 points in the betting odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawks -184 | Wizards +162

Spread: Hawks -4.5 (-110) | Wizards +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 65%.

Atlanta Hawks

After starting the season with two wins at home against the Nets and Hornets, the Atlanta Hawks suffered a loss to the Washington Wizards, bringing their record to 2-2. Guard Trae Young had a rough game, shooting 2-15 from the field and committing six turnovers. Young has a concerning average of 6.5 turnovers per game. However, Young also ranks second in the league with 10.8 assists per game. Forward Jalen Johnson had an impressive game with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. The team has been involved in high-scoring games, ranking seventh in points per game but allowing the third-highest number of points per game. The Hawks are a good choice for total bettors, with favorable overs this season. In terms of power ranking, Atlanta ranks 21st overall and 7th in offense but 27th in defense. They are shooting well from the field and free-throw line but struggle defensively against three-pointers. Overall, the Hawks have shown strengths and weaknesses in their performance this season.