Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns Free NBA Picks - Odds and Predictions

Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns Free NBA Picks - Odds and Predictions

Cliff Knox
Date: January 2, 9:00 pm
Location: Talking Stick Resort Arena
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Phoenix -2.5
Total: 218

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Phoenix Suns (14-24) host the Atlanta Hawks (10-26) in a non-conference match up that will take place at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ at 9:00 PM ET. The Suns are the 2.5-point road favorite with the total line posted at 218 points.
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The Hawks were at home in their latest, where they beat the Portland Trailblazers 104-89. Dennis Schroder led Atlanta with 22 points on 9/17 shooting and had eight assists and four of five starters for the team went for double figures. Shabazz Napier was the high scorer for Portland with 21 points on 8/15 shooting. The Hawks outscored the Blazers by 21 points in the 2nd half and for the game they shot 44.9% while Portland shot 42.4%. Atlanta easily covered the spread as a 2.5-point underdog and the combined total points of 193 fell well short of the 204 total line. Note that while the Hawks have the fewest wins in the NBA, they have won three of their last four games.
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In their last game the Suns were at home where they were easily put away by the Philadelphia 76ers 123-110. Devin Booker was the high scorer for Phoenix with 32 points on 8/22 shooting hitting five of his 10 3-pointers and he also had six assists and added five rebounds. Dario Saric was the high scorer for Philadelphia going for 27 points on 9/13 shooting nailing four of his five 3-pointers and every starter for the 76ers scored in double figures. The Suns were outscored by 10 points in the 4th quarter and for the game they shot only 42% from the floor while allowing the 76ers to shoot a ridiculous 55.8%. Phoenix’s 13-point losing margin failed to cover the +3 spread and the total just got over the 220 total line. The Suns had won two in a row before their loss to the 76ers.
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The Hawks are 3-15 on the road this season and they rank 18th in ppg, tied for 3rd in 3-pt FG%, and 11th in free throw percentage. On defense Atlanta ranks 24th in ppg allowed, 23rd in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 14th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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The Suns are 6-14 at home this season and they rank 13th in ppg, 29th in 3-pt FG%, and 18th in free throw percentage. On defense Phoenix ranks 30th in ppg allowed, 16th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 15th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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This is the first game between these teams this season and last season they split the two games with each winning at home.
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Atlanta at Phoenix Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Hawks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
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The Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
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The Hawks have an Under record of 5-1 in their last 6 games after a straight up win.
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The Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after a straight up loss.
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The Suns are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after a double-digit loss at home.
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The Suns have an Over record of 6-2 in their last 8 games against a team with a losing record.
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Atlanta at Phoenix Betting Angles<br />
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The Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against the Hawks.</p>
<p> The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against the Hawks.</p>
<p> The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 games between these teams.<br />
In the last 7 games between these teams the Under record is 6-1.
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Hawks at Suns Prediction ATS 1/2/18

This is an ugly game matching two teams that are a combined 24-50 on the season. That said, both teams are playing better in recent games, but with the home line being offered up at less than a basket, the home side appears to hold the most value. I’m not a big trend guy, but the home side has won the last five in this series. Atlanta has played tough in recent games on the road, but I look for Phoenix to come out focused after their disaster against Philly.

Free Pick: Take the Suns -1.5 (CK)
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