At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-341) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+272) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 8 points and the over/under line is 237.

The Kings (23-18) are currently on a 4-game losing streak and are 8th in the Western Conference. The Hawks (18-24) are 10th in the Eastern Conference and are 3rd in the Southeast Division.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +8

This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-115 in favor of the Hawks.
  • Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with Dejounte Murray points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 9 threes.

Does Atlanta Have A Chance at Golden 1 Center?

In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Hawks lost by a score of 116-95. The O/U line for that game was 231 points, and Atlanta was a 2.5-point underdog. This loss dropped their overall record to 18-24 for the season.

As the underdog this season, the Hawks are 6-14 straight-up and 6-14 against the spread. On average, they have been outscored by 4.8 points per game in their games as the underdog.

On the road, Atlanta has a record of 10-12 this season, and they are 7-15 ATS on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -1.6 points per game.

For the season, the Hawks are 11-31 ATS, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games. Today, they are 8-point underdogs, and their O/U record for the season is 22-20.

The Hawks’ O/U streak is at six games, and their games have averaged a combined 242.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 237, which is slightly lower than their season average of 240.

In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are in 10th place with a record of 18-24. Against the East, they are 12-20 compared to 6-4 in non-conference games.

So far this season, the Hawks have been one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, averaging 120 points per game (5th). This includes an average of 119.8 points per game on the road (3rd).

When it comes to their shooting, Atlanta is 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also 8th in three-pointers made per game (13.7) and 17th in three-point shooting percentage (36%).

Overall, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.5% of their games this season. However, they have scored below their own average in each of their last six games.

Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 27th rank in the NBA, allowing 122.5 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Hawks are causing 13.3 turnovers per game, ranking 19th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Kings?

Today, the Kings are favored by 8 points against the Hawks. This season, Sacramento has been favored in 31 of their 41 games and has a 19-12 record as the favorite. As the favorite, the Kings have an average scoring margin of 0 points per game.

In their last four games, the Kings have lost straight up and are 23-18 overall, which is good for 8th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are 3rd.

Sacramento’s most recent game was a 126-121 loss to the Pacers. They were favored by 8.5 points in that game, giving them a 22-19 ATS record for the season. The O/U line for that game was 244 points.

This year, the Kings have an O/U record of 20-20-1, and their games have averaged 236.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 237 points.

In terms of ATS, the Kings are 9-12 at home and 13-7 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games and are 22-19 overall.

Against other Western Conference teams, the Kings are 15-13 compared to 8-5 in non-conference games.

The Kings have been one of the NBA’s most potent offenses this season, averaging 118.2 points per game (8th). At home, they’ve been even better, scoring 121.3 points per game (6th).

Sacramento’s offense is heavily reliant on the three-point shot. They are 3rd in the NBA in three-point attempts (40.6) and 3rd in made threes (15.1). Overall, they are 10th in three-point shooting percentage (37%).

When it comes to two-point shots, the Kings are 6th in the league in shooting percentage (56%). However, they are only 22nd in two-point makes and 26th in two-point attempts.

Looking at the Kings defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.0 points per game (21st). On two point field goal attempts, the Kings’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.8% and allowing 38.7% from beyond the arc.