Washington Wizards vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/10/2024, 03:29  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 30/10/2024 at 03:34 in NBA Predictions

The Washington Wizards will play host to the Atlanta Hawks at the Capital One Center in the NBA on Thursday morning. The Wizards are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference while the Hawks are one above them in sixth. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Washington Wizards suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two games of the new season before picking up their first win of the campaign against this opponent on Tuesday. 

Jordan Poole led the team with 26 points including six made from beyond the arc, while Kyle Kuzma contributed 25 points and Corey Kispert added a further 21.

Washington are now averaging 113 PPG on 42.2% shooting, but they are allowing 125.3 PPG, which is the most in the NBA to date, on 49.4% shooting, indicating the struggles they are facing defensively. 

Meanwhile, the Hawks shot out the blocks with wins over the Nets and Hornets, but are now looking to avoid a third straight loss having fallen to OKC ahead of Tuesday’s defeat. 

Trae Young had a bit of an off night last time out, managing just 14 points, but Jalen Johnson stepped up with 29 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in the defeat, while Clint Capela added 16. 

Atlanta are now averaging 117 PPG (seventh in the league) on 45.9% shooting while allowing 121.3 points (28th in the NBA) on 44.1% shooting.