Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-369) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+290) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is set at 239.5 points.

Golden State (-8.5) is currently 10-3 and sitting in first place in the Western Conference and Pacific Division. Atlanta (7-8) is 5th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +8.5

This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 143-119 in favor of the Hawks.
  • Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 17 threes.

Will Atlanta Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Hawks improved to 7-8 on the season after a 109-108 road win over the Kings on Monday. Atlanta entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 217 fell short of the 235.5 over/under line.

Atlanta went on an 11-0 run early, turning a 13-6 deficit into a 17-13 lead. They closed out the game strong, holding the Kings to 15 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 20 of their own.

In their win over the Kings, the Hawks connected on 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from deep and 47% overall. De’Andre Hunter led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.

Zaccharie Risacher added 18 points, 9 of which came in the 1st quarter. Clint Capela and Dyson Daniels both contributed 7 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 14 points each.

Despite a rough start, the Hawks’ defense came up big in the 4th quarter, allowing just 15 points to secure a 109-108 win over the Kings. Atlanta gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, but tightened things up in the 3rd, allowing 27 points. Overall, the Hawks held Sacramento to 43% shooting from the field.

The Hawks struggled to defend the three, as the Kings hit 20 threes on 43% shooting. However, Atlanta limited Sacramento’s trips to the free-throw line, where they went 14/19. The Hawks also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Are the Warriors Ready for a Home Win?

The Warriors fell to 10-3 on the season after a 102-99 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. Golden State, who entered the game as 5.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 201 points was well below the O/U line of 226.

Golden State struggled early, trailing 56-45 at halftime. They made a push in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Clippers 27-19, but both teams scored 27 points in the 4th, leaving the Warriors just short of a comeback.

Stephen Curry hit 6 threes at a 40% clip, finishing with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Warriors’ 99-point effort against the Clippers. Andrew Wiggins added 22 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and making 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Golden State connected on 16 threes, shooting 36.4% from deep and 44% overall. Curry and Wiggins each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Jonathan Kuminga contributed 4 of his 12 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Warriors held the Clippers to 102 points, including a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 19 points. Overall, they gave up 27 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters and 29 in the 2nd. The Warriors limited the Clippers to 42% shooting from the field.

The Warriors struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Clippers hit 16 threes at a 47% clip. Golden State also sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 16. The Warriors finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.