Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Wizards and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on BSSE, and it’s hosted by the Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 238 points and the Hawks are the favorite to win at home vs. the Wizards.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +7.5

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 1st.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-105 in favor of the Hawks.
  • Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 12 threes.

Do the Wizards Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Most recently, the Wizards faced off against the Celtics, resulting in a defeat with a score of 126-107. As a result, their overall record became 1-2 in the previous game.

Leading the Wizards against the Celtics, Kyle Kuzma emerged as Washington’s top scorer, tallying 21 points. Following closely behind, Eugene Omoruyi contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds, securing his position as the second leading scorer.

Looking at their most recent game against the Boston Celtics, the Washington Wizards tallied 12 steals, a 50.6% effective field goal percentage, and a possessions/pace of 101.78. Furthermore, they managed 39 field goal shots, 11 offensive rebounds, and 26 assists.

On the defensive end of the floor, the Wizards recorded 15 turnovers, 4 blocked shots, and allowed 126 points in their previous game. Additionally, they achieved 29 defensive rebounds, 12 steals, and 11 offensive rebounds.

Will Atlanta Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Atlanta’s most recent game came against the Timberwolves, where they emerged victorious with a score of 127-113. This win improved the Hawks’ overall record to 2-2.

Against Minnesota, the Hawks were led by Dejounte Murray, who scored 41 points and became Atlanta’s top scorer, while Trae Young, the second highest scorer, contributed 24 points and 1 rebound.

In their most recent game, the Atlanta Hawks demonstrated their ability to convert opportunities into points with a high effective field goal percentage of 64%. Additionally, they recorded 6 steals and maintained a possessions/pace of 95.69.

On the defensive end of the floor, the Hawks’ performance stood out as Atlanta’s defense achieved 6 steals, 32 defensive rebounds, and allowed 113 points. Their success in forcing 9 turnovers and blocking 7 shots highlighted the Hawks’ defensive prowess in their previous game.