Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

At 7:30 ET, the Washington Wizards (2-8) will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (5-7) in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hawks are currently favored by 8.5 points and are 7th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at State Farm Arena and can be seen on MNMT.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +8.5

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-119 in favor of the Wizards.
• Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.6% and knocking down 14 threes.

Do the Wizards Have a Shot at a Win at Atlanta?

Washington’s season record dropped to 2-8 after a 139-130 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday. The Wizards were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they didn’t win, they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 269, well over the O/U line of 224.5.

San Antonio went on a 10-0 run early, extending their lead from 17-9 to 27-9. The Wizards fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 36-35, but a 41-24 3rd quarter by the Spurs put them in a deep hole. Washington tried to rally in the 4th, outscoring the Spurs 39-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Jordan Poole’s 42-point performance, including 15 in the 4th quarter, highlighted the Wizards’ 130-point effort in their loss to the Spurs. Poole hit 6 threes at a 66.7% rate, and Corey Kispert added 5 threes, scoring 14 of his 19 points in the final period.

Washington connected on 18 threes, shooting 40.9% from deep and 51.6% overall. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Alex Sarr scored 8 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Wizards struggled against the Spurs, giving up 139 points on 52% shooting. Washington allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter, 35 in the 2nd, 41 in the 3rd, and 31 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Wizards gave up 18 threes on 40% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws. Washington finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Can the Hawks Pull Off a Home Win?

The Hawks improved to 5-7 on the season with a 117-116 win over the Celtics on Tuesday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 233, surpassing the O/U line of 225.

Atlanta trailed 91-84 going into the 4th quarter after being outscored 34-25 in the 2nd. However, they turned things around by outscoring Boston 33-25 in the final period to secure the win.

Dyson Daniels led the Hawks to a win over the Celtics with 28 points and 7 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field. Larry Nance Jr. added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at an 83.3% rate, while Jalen Johnson contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The Hawks shot 50.5% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 31.2%. Daniels scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu each added 6 points in the final period.

Despite a rough start defensively, the Hawks tightened up in the 2nd half, giving up just 51 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 117-116 win over the Celtics. Atlanta allowed Boston to shoot 50% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, where the Celtics hit 18 threes.

The Hawks sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 22. Atlanta finished with 25 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards. They also recorded 16 steals and 2 blocks.