The Atlanta Hawks (2-2) visit the Washington Wizards (1-2) on Wednesday. Tip from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Wizards lead 1-0
Atlanta has lost back-to-back games after falling 121-119 to Washington on Monday and failing to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. F Jalen Johnson scored a game-high 29 points with 12 rebounds and G Trae Young also notched a double-double (14 points, 13 assists) in the loss.
Washington got its first win of the season behind G Jordan Poole‘s team-high 26 points while F Kyle Kuzma had a double-double (25 points, 11 rebounds).
Hawks at Wizards odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Wizards +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -4.5 (-115) | Wizards +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Hawks at Wizards key injuries
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) out
- G Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) out
- G Dyson Daniels (hip) out
- F De’Andre Hunter (knee) questionable
- G Vit Krejci (adductor) out
- C Cody Zeller (not with team) out
Wizards
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (hand) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (groin) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 123, Wizards 115
Moneyline
PASS.
There is better value on the Hawks (-190) spread.
Against the spread
BET HAWKS -4.5 (-115).
Atlanta has lost back-to-back games however it has scored 119 points or more in 3 of its 4 games. Kuzma played a large role in the Wizards’ victory, but he will be sidelined on Wednesday providing a large advantage to the Hawks. Expect Young to pick up more of the slack while leading the Hawks to a convincing road win.
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-105).
The Hawks have hit the Over in all 4 of their games this season while the Wizards have hit it in 2 of their 3. Atlanta has scored 119 or more points in 3 of its 4 games while allowing 116 or more in all 4. Washington has scored 116 points or more in back-to-back games while allowing 119 points or more in all 3 of its games this season.
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