Today at 3:30 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (7-31) will travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks (15-23) in a non-conference matchup. Atlanta is currently favored by 8 points, and they are 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference, and they are on a two-game losing streak.

This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and it can be seen on TNT. The over/under line for this game is currently at 245.5.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +8

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 3:30 ET on Monday, January 15th.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-109 in favor of the Hawks.
  • Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can the San Antonio Offense Score Enough on the Road?

San Antonio’s ATS win streak is now at six games after covering the spread in a 122-116 loss to the Bulls. As the underdog, the Spurs were getting 6.5 points going into the game.

Today’s O/U line of 245.5 is higher than 35 of the Spurs’ previous games this season. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 234.3 points, which is lower than today’s line of 245.5.

For the season, the Spurs have an O/U record of 23-14-1. In their last game, the O/U line was 229 points, and the teams combined for 238 points.

San Antonio’s record this season is 7-31, which is 15th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 2-12 compared to 5-19 against the West.

The Spurs have an ATS record of 18-20 this season, including going 9-10 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 4-31 straight-up and 15-20 vs. the spread.

This season, the Spurs have been one of the league’s top teams in terms of pace, ranking 3rd at 102.1 possessions per game. However, they have struggled on the road, averaging just 108.9 points per game compared to 116.3 at home.

Overall, San Antonio is 23rd in the NBA in scoring at 112.6 points per game. They have outscored the league average in 47.4% of their games and have outscored their own scoring average in each of their last five contests.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 14th in the league with an average of 12.9 made threes per game. However, they are just 27th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 28th in made free throws and 29th in free throw attempts.

Currently, the Spurs’ defense holds the 26th rank in the NBA, allowing 121.7 points per game. In their previous game, the Spurs’ defense struggled against the Bulls, giving up 122 points on a field goal percentage of 51%.

Will the Hawks Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The Hawks have lost two straight games and are 15-23 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently 11th and 3rd in the Southeast Division.

At home, the Hawks are 6-11 straight-up and 3-14 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 10-10 straight-up and 4-16 vs. the spread. As the favorite, they have gone 9-29 ATS.

In their last game against the Wizards, the Hawks lost by a score of 127-99. They were favored by 7.5 points in that game and are favored by 8 points today. The O/U line for that game was 248 points.

For the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 22-16, and their games have averaged 245.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 245.5 points, and their games have averaged 240.9 points per game.

The Hawks are 9-29 ATS this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 3-14 ATS, and their ATS record on the road is 6-15.

This season, the Hawks are one of the most potent offenses in the NBA, averaging 121.7 points per game (4th). They have been even better at home, scoring 123.3 points per game (5th).

When it comes to pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league at 101.6 possessions per game. They are also one of the top teams in terms of three-point attempts, ranking 6th in the NBA.

So far, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 65.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 21st in the league at 46%.

On defense, the Hawks come into the game ranked 29th in the league in points allowed at 124.1 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 128.3 points per contest (12th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 58.2% while allowing 39.3% from downtown.