Golden State Warriors vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/22/25

Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks is set for 7:00 ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Warriors (-136) are favored by 2.5 points over the Hawks (+115), and the over/under line is currently sitting at 229.5.

Golden State (41-29) is currently sixth in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division. They enter this game on a two-game win streak. As for Atlanta (33-36), they are seventh in the Eastern Conference and first in the Southeast Division.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +2.5

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 22nd.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-107 in favor of the Warriors.
  • Our projections have Jimmy Butler III finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 12 threes.

Taking a Look at the Warriors Chances on the Road

The Warriors improved to 41-29 on the season with a 117-114 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Playing at home, Golden State was heavily favored at -14.5 but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three points. The total score of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 224.5 by 6.5 points.

Golden State took a narrow lead into the 4th quarter, up 93-92 after winning the 1st (33-30) and 2nd (34-31) quarters but dropping the 3rd (26-31). They edged out the Raptors in the final quarter, 24-22, to secure the win.

In their win over the Raptors, the Warriors connected on 19 threes, shooting 40.4% from deep, despite an overall field goal percentage of 42.2%. Draymond Green led the team with 21 points, hitting 5 threes, while Quinten Post added 18 points, making 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency.

Stephen Curry contributed 17 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter, and Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga each added 16 points, with Kuminga scoring 12 in the 2nd quarter. Brandin Podziemski also chipped in 15 points, with 11 coming in the opening period.

Defensively, the Warriors struggled through the first three quarters, allowing 30+ points in each, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 114 points on 56% shooting from the field.

Golden State did well to limit the Raptors’ three-point shooting, allowing just 11 made threes on 42% shooting. They also sent Toronto to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Warriors finished with 13 steals and 5 blocks.

Do the Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

The Hawks improved to 33-36 on the season with a dominant 134-102 win over the Hornets on Tuesday. Atlanta, favored by 8 points, covered the spread with a +32 margin. The game’s total points of 236.5 went over the pre-game line of 230.5.

Atlanta took control with a 10-0 run, cutting the score from 82-63 to 82-73. They outscored Charlotte 36-23 in the 3rd quarter and 28-22 in the 4th, entering the final period with a 106-80 lead.

The Hawks shot 53.8% from the field and knocked down 22 three-pointers at a 48.9% clip in their win over the Hornets. Trae Young led the way with 31 points and 8 assists, hitting 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency.

Dyson Daniels added 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 83.3%, while Zaccharie Risacher contributed 21 points and 8 boards, also hitting 5 threes at 55.6%. Risacher scored 16 of his points in the 3rd quarter.

The Hawks put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Hornets to 102 points. They were particularly effective in the 3rd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 and 22 points, respectively.

Atlanta limited Charlotte to 10 made threes on 33% shooting from deep. The Hawks also recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.