Washington Wizards Vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview, And Betting Odds
The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 01:00 PM ET at the Capital One Arena (Washington). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Television: NBA TV
Match Prediction Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards
This is a tough game to call. Both teams have the potential to be good, but they also have some question marks. Ultimately, I think the Hawks’ superior talent and home-court advantage will give them the edge.
- Prediction: Atlanta Hawks win 115-108
Head to Head
The all-time series between the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks is relatively even, with the Wizards holding a slight edge of 83-82. However, the Hawks have dominated recent matchups, winning 7 of the last 10 encounters.
Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Preview
Both the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks are looking to bounce back from disappointing seasons in 2023. The Wizards finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 38-42 record, while the Hawks struggled to a 21st-place finish with a 35-47 record.
- Wizards: Washington Wizards is led by the dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. Beal averaged 27.0 points per game last season, while Porzingis averaged 20.1 points and 8.8 rebounds. The Wizards also added some key pieces in the offseason, including Kyle Kuzma and Will Barton.
- Hawks: The Atlanta Hawks are hoping for a healthy Trae Young, who missed significant time last season due to injury. Young is a dynamic scorer and playmaker who can single-handedly change the course of a game. John Collins and De’Andre Hunter are also key players for the Hawks, and the team added veteran point guard Mike Conley in the offseason.
Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Hawks -335, Wizards +270
- Spread: Hawks -8 (-110), Wizards +8 (-110)
- Over/Under: 248.5 points (Over -110, Under -110)
FAQs for Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards
How many times did the Atlanta Hawks win?
The team won its only championship in 1958. Originally founded in Moline and Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1946, the team played in the National Basketball League for three seasons before the founding of the NBA.
When did the Hawks go to Atlanta?
The St. Louis Hawks moved to Atlanta on May 3, 1968, when Kerner sold the franchise to Thomas Cousins and former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders. The Hawks currently own the second-longest drought (behind the Sacramento Kings) of not winning an NBA championship at 64 seasons.
Who has the most assists on the Atlanta Hawks?
As of August 2023, Doc Rivers was the Atlanta Hawks player with the most assists in franchise history. Rivers had made 3,866 assists throughout his Atlanta Hawks career, 102 more than second-placed Mookie Blaylock.
How many playoff wins do the Atlanta Hawks have?
170 times
The Atlanta Hawks have won 170 times in the playoffs all-time.
Are the Atlanta Hawks popular?
The number of Facebook fans and Twitter followers of the National Basketball Association franchise Atlanta Hawks amounted to 1.57 million and 1.58 million, respectively, as of October 2023.
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Conclusion
While the Atlanta Hawks are the more in-form team and hold the recent head-to-head advantage, the Washington Wizards can’t be underestimated. If they play with energy and focus, they have the talent to pull off an upset. Ultimately, the outcome will likely hinge on which team can execute their game plan better and make fewer mistakes.
