Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/23

The Phoenix Suns will visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Friday, January 23, 2026. The game will tip off at 7:30 PM and will be shown on FDSS. This game is in the middle of the NBA regular season, with the Suns holding a 27-17 record and the Hawks at 21-25.

Phoenix is on a three-game win streak, which includes recent victories over the 76ers, Nets, and Knicks. The Suns rank sixth in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division. Atlanta, coming off a win against the Grizzlies, is tenth in the Eastern Conference and third in the Southeast Division. The Hawks are looking to improve their home record of 7-13.

Suns vs Hawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks
  • Venue: State Farm Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Suns -2.5 (-115), Hawks +2.5 (-105), Suns MoneyLine -147, Hawks MoneyLine +126

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns head into their next game on a solid winning streak. They recently secured victories against the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks. Devin Booker has been a standout player, scoring 27 points in two of these games.

On the season, the Suns rank 21st in points per game, scoring an average of 114.7. They excel in three-point shooting, making 14.7 threes per game, which ranks 7th in the league. Defensively, they allow 111.8 points per game, ranking 5th among NBA teams.

Key players include Devin Booker, who averages 25.3 points per game, and Dillon Brooks, who adds 20.5 points. Mark Williams is an important contributor, especially in rebounds, grabbing 8.3 per game. Jalen Green is expected to play, despite a recent hamstring strain.

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to improve their recent performance. In their last game, they won against the Memphis Grizzlies with a close score of 124-122. Jalen Johnson played a key role with 32 points and 15 rebounds.

The Hawks’ season stats show they are strong in scoring. They average 117.6 points per game, ranking 10th in the league. However, their defense has struggled, allowing 119.1 points per game, which ranks them 25th.

Injuries have affected the Hawks, with key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher out. Porzingis is dealing with an Achilles issue, and Risacher has a knee injury. These absences might impact the team’s performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, the Suns are favored by 2.5 points. The Suns have a strong defense, allowing only 111.8 points per game, which ranks 5th. The Hawks, on the other hand, allow 119.1 points per game. Given the Suns’ defensive edge, picking the Suns to cover the -2.5 spread is reasonable.

For the over/under, the line is set at 233.5. The Suns score 114.7 points per game, while the Hawks score 117.6 points per game. Adding their averages gives a total of 232.3, which is below the line. Considering the Suns’ solid defense, the under 233.5 is a better choice.