Atlanta Hawks at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The San Antonio Spurs (3-14) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (8-9) to Frost Bank Center Thursday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Hawks vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season

The Spurs lost to the Denver Nuggets 132-120 Sunday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point road underdog. They started the season off 3-2, but have lost 12 games in a row. Six of those have come by double figures. San Antonio has covered just 2 of its last 8 games. The Spurs are led by rookie F Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.

The Hawks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-105 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. They are 1-6 ATS over their last 7 games and are 5-12 ATS on the season. The Hawks are 4-4 ATS on the road. They are led by G Trae Young, who is averaging 25.6 points, but shooting just 39.3% from the field.

Hawks at Spurs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hawks -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Spurs +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -7.5 (-105) | Spurs +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 245.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hawks at Spurs key injuries

Hawks

None

Spurs

F Victor Wembanyama (hip) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hawks at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 128, Spurs 121

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hawks have lost 5 of their last 7 games and are on their 4th straight road game, going 1-2 in the 1st 3. Atlanta is too expensive to play outright to win given those factors. The Spurs have lost 12 straight, dampening their odds despite being a large underdog.

Avoid the moneyline.

Against the spread

LEAN SPURS +7.5 (-115).

The Spurs could be without Wembanyama, but they are healthy otherwise and have competent scoring options on their roster. They haven't been healthy for most of the season, but have covered 2 of their last 3 games.

San Antonio has been better since the return of G Devin Vassell. The Hawks are 1-6 ATS over their last 7 and are 1-2 ATS on the road over their last 3 away games. Atlanta has been awful for bettors at just 5-12 ATS on the season.

With that in mind, take SPURS +7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 245.5 (-110).

The Hawks have gone Over in 5 of their last 8 and are 10-7 O/U this season. The key for Atlanta is it is awful at defense (25th in defensive rating) and plays fast (3rd in pace).

The Spurs rank 4th in pace and 27th in defensive rating. Neither team defends, and both play fast. The Spurs are 12-5 O/U on the season. Take OVER 245.5 (-110).

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