Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

The Atlanta Hawks will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The game will be shown on FDSS. The Hawks hold a record of 15-18, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a losing streak of six games. Their away record is 10-7.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a strong start with a 27-5 record, leading the Western Conference. They recently won against the Philadelphia 76ers, 129-104. At home, the Thunder are 15-2. Head Coach Mark Daigneault will look to continue their success against the Hawks.

Hawks vs Thunder Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Venue: Paycom Center
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Thunder -16.0 (-112), Hawks +16.0 (-110)

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have faced tough competition in their recent games. They suffered a close loss to the New York Knicks with a score of 128-125. Onyeka Okongwu led the team with 31 points and 14 rebounds, showing his strength in the center position.

Looking at the season stats, the Hawks score 118.8 points per game, which ranks them 11th in the league. They excel in assists, leading the league with 31 per game. However, they face challenges on defense, allowing 120.1 points per game, ranking them 24th.

In the upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Hawks will be without key players Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis due to illness. Trae Young is also questionable with a quad contusion. The team will rely on players like Onyeka Okongwu and Dyson Daniels to step up in their absence.

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently had a big win against the Philadelphia 76ers. They scored 129 points with a field goal percentage of 57.5%. Chet Holmgren led the team with 29 points and 9 rebounds.

The Thunder’s season stats show strong offense and defense. They rank second in points per game with 121.5 and first in points allowed per game at 107.2. Their field goal percentage stands at 49.2%, placing them third in the league.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a key player for the Thunder. He averages 32.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. Chet Holmgren also contributes with 18.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Thunder are favored by 16 points against the Hawks. With the Thunder’s strong defense, allowing only 107.2 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread. The Hawks struggle on defense, giving up 120.1 points per game, which could lead to a significant win for the Thunder.

The total for the game is set at 237. The Thunder score 121.5 points per game, while the Hawks score 118.8 points per game. Despite these high-scoring offenses, the Thunder’s top-ranked defense might keep the total under 237.