The Suns (-167) are favored by 3.5 points in a non-conference matchup against the Hawks (+138) at 7:30 ET. Phoenix has won two straight and is 28-20 overall, while Atlanta has also won two in a row and is 20-27 on the season.

This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on Peac. The over/under line for this matchup is 246.5 points.

PHOENIX SUNS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +3.5

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, February 2nd.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-113 in favor of the Suns.
  • Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 14 threes.

Is a Win at Atlanta Possible for the Suns?

The Suns are 3.5-point favorites today against the Hawks, and they have a 23-12 record as the favorite this season. In the Western Conference, the Suns are currently 6th with a record of 28-20.

On the road, the Suns are 14-9 this season, and they have won their last two games as the favorite. Against the spread on the road, they are 11-12, and their average scoring differential on the road is +3.0 PPG.

This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 24-24, and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game compared to today’s line of 246.5. In their last game against the Nets, the teams combined for 256 points, and the O/U line was 234.

Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 18-29, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. In their win over the Nets, the Suns were favored by 4 points and won by a score of 136-120.

This season, the Suns are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. In terms of shooting, they are 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 21st in made threes at 11.9 per game. Overall, they have hit 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league.

So far, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.2% of their games. On the road, they are averaging 116.7 points per game compared to 116.9 at home. In terms of assists, they are 15th in the NBA.

At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 114.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Suns are forcing 13.9 per game, which is 24th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 8th in blocked shots at 6 per game.

Can the Hawks Lock in a Home Win?

The Hawks have won their last two games as the underdog, and they are currently 3.5-point underdogs against the Suns. As the underdog, Atlanta has gone 6-16 straight up and 6-16 vs. the spread.

Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 26-21, and the over has hit in each of their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 243.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 246.5.

In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Lakers by a score of 138-122. They were favored by 6 points in that game and improved their ATS record to 12-35 (5-18 at home).

This season, the Hawks have an average scoring differential of -2.3 points per game at home. Overall, they are 20-27 and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-20 and 6-5 in their division.

So far this season, the Hawks have been one of the most prolific offenses in the league, averaging 120.6 points per game (3rd). They have been even better at home, where they are averaging 122.3 points per game (4th).

When it comes to pace, Atlanta is 5th in the NBA, averaging 101.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hawks are 23rd in the league at 46%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta is 8th in the NBA in made threes (13.6 per game) and 7th in three-point attempts. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 17th in the league at 36%.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hawks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 123.3 points per game (29th). Atlanta’s defense is currently forcing 13 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 24th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.