Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/09/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, February 9, 2023

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  BSSE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns +4, Hawks -4; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns +4, Hawks -4; Over/Under:  228.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns +4, Hawks -4; Over/Under:  228.5 points

Phoenix Suns:  30-26 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  27-28 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  8-2 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  4-6 last 10

The Suns are coming into this game with a 30-26 record overall and they are 11-17 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons, and the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Deandre Ayton led the team in points in that game with 35 while Mikal Bridges was next on the team with 21 points. Chris Paul led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Deandre Ayton led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 46.7% from the field, 29% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.3 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 30-26 this season and their O/U record is 27-28-1.

The Hawks are coming into this game with a 27-28 record overall and they are 13-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Bogdan Bogdanović led the team in points in that game with 22 while Dejounte Murray was next on the team with 19 points. Trae Young led the team in assists in that game with 16 while Clint Capela led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 44.7% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 76% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.5 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 24-30-1 this season and their O/U record is 32-23.

The current betting odds have the Hawks listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Hawks haven't been a great team this year as they have a losing 27-28 record overall and they are only 13-11 in their home games too where they have been a better team over the last few seasons. They just lost 2 games in a row too but they will be looking to bounce back here on their home court as they have been playing well over the last few weeks so expect them to bounce back in this game at home. The Suns have been having a better season as they are 30-26 overall but they haven't been a very good road team with their 11-17 road record. The Suns did get a boost to their lineup with Devin Booker coming back from injury but he did not have a big impact in his return as they just beat the Nets by 4 points on the road. The Suns have also been playing well over the last few weeks and have won 3 games in a row entering this one but they are also going to need some time to gel again with Booker back in the lineup while the Hawks are going to be desperate here as they fight in every game to stay in a playoff spot in the East. The best way to place a bet here is on the Hawks to cover the spread in this game.

Suns Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 9, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Hawks 121 Suns 112.

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Phoenix Suns: 3-10 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. 22-13 OVER after 3 consecutive non-conference games. 8-2 OVER off a road no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. 

Atlanta Hawks: 11-3 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 28-19 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 20-8 OVER as a favorite.

Phoenix Suns:  C. Payne (PG) Out indefinitely - Foot. L. Shamet (PG) Out indefinitely - Foot. J. Crowder (SF) Out indefinitely - Personal.

Atlanta Hawks:  None.

“That’s all I want right there is just competition and being back out there with the band and just feeling that energy, feeling that presence. The team has it rolling right now, so just insert myself in a way that wasn’t disruptive and try to keep the flow that they have.” - Devin Booker after their win against the Nets in their game on Tuesday.

“They won the hustle game. Every loose ball, every long rebound, it seemed like they got and we just seemed to be a step slow throughout the night.” - Nate McMillan after his team’s loss against the Pelicans in their game on Tuesday.

PG Chris Paul

SG Devin Booker

SF Mikal Bridges

PF Cameron Johnson

C Deandre Ayton

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF De'Andre Hunter

PF John Collins

C Clint Capela

PPG: D. Booker (26.8)

APG: C. Paul (8.7)

Reb/G: D. Ayton (10.3)

PPG: T. Young (26.8)

APG: T. Young (10)

Reb/G: C. Capela (11.4)

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Monty Williams (4th season)

Atlanta Hawks: Nate McMillan (4th season)