Spurs vs Hawks Prediction and Betting Tips 20 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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20.12.2024 01:40
Spurs vs Hawks Prediction
As the San Antonio Spurs enter this game having continued to be one of the fastest rebuilding teams, they play a Hawks unit that has lately been on fire. The Spurs came off a 106-92 loss against Minnesota, while the Hawks lost to Milwaukee last time out. This game will be played on December 20th at 6:30 A.M. IST in FrostBank Center of San Antonio. Below are our key betting tips, vital player props, important injuries, and head-to-head trends entering this game.
Spurs vs Hawks Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Moneyline Pick
With the money line being at -110 for Atlanta, they should win this matchup because of their ability to play offense at a higher level. Led by Trae Young and Dyson Daniels in their backcourt, this duo should provide more points plus assists than Chris Paul in addition to Devin Vassell, while also having more steals. Seeing that De’Andre Hunter will lock down Julian Champiegne in this game and knock down his looks on offense, his two-way ability plus rebounding should play a vital impact. Seeing that Jalen Johnson should score over Jeremy Soachan and win the board's advantage, Clint Capela will try using defensive abilities plus strength to keep it close against Victor Wembanyama in the middle areas. Seeing this, Atlanta should win their -110 spread and their third game in a row vs San Antonio.
2. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Point Spread Pick
Seeing that the Hawks have a -1 spread during this matchup, it should be taken because they look like a much more healthier plus stronger side. Led by an elite guard in Trae Young who can create passes plus score inside or out at a high level, his abilities will be on full display again. Going up against a much slower Chris Paul who can’t handle the pace anymore, Young will impose his will and have a rare ability to create steals throughout Paul’s passing. As the Spurs guards' assist numbers will still be pretty high, Young’s deflecting ability plus prowess to bring down the other end for scores should continue to play a vital impact in their scoring. With Dyson Daniels being the Hawks's main defensive threat, he will pick-pocket Devin Vassell multiple times, while also creating many steals on him. Seeing that he is a great close-out shooter, he will take away Vasell’s deep looks, while forcing him to go more in towards interior areas. As Daniels will bring offense as well from three or inside, he should handle Vassell’s weaker defense. With De’Andre Hunter being a vital two-way piece for this unit that continues scoring at perimeter areas, he should be a huge presence against Julian Champiegne. Someone who can close out and create a lot of blocks will win a vital board advantage too. Seeing that Jalen Johnson continues being a great scorer and fantastic rebounder, he should thrive in painted areas against Jermey Soachan, while Clint Capela will play a competitive defensive game against Victor Wembanyama. All in all, Atlanta should win their -1 spread.
3. San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under is at 225.5 points for these teams, it should involve very solid options on both sides to score at high rates. With San Antonio led by one of the best passing guards, their shooting guard has continued to become a key perimeter threat. Having a small forward who can drive in or finish from deep, this group’s power forward has shown strong inside scoring plus a mid-range ability. Having a center that is the center-point of their offense, they play a Hawks unit led by an elite combo guard who creates for others and scores at his own will. Knowing that their shooting guard is a great deep shooter, he can also provide great mid-range looks. Seeing that this group’s perimeter wing continues knocking down deep threes plus a variety of dunks inside, they have a power forward that can finish with layups plus floaters inside. Having a center that continues being a key put-back piece, this game should go over their 208 combined points from last time.
San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Top Player Props
Dyson Daniels over 14.5 points at 1.71: As the Hawk's shooting guard continues being one of their strongest scoring threats, his abilities will show up from deep against San Antonio. Going against a weaker defender in Devin Vassell, he should attack the hoop and create space for outside shots. Being someone who averages 13.4 points a night, he should go over his average during this game.
Julian Champiegene under 13.5 points at 1.60: Seeing that the Spurs' small forward has shown a ton of inconsistencies this season, he will be in for a struggle against a stronger defense. As having to go up against De’Andre Hunter, this piece for San Antonio is going to have a lot of trouble finding space for drives or outside looks. Being someone who scores 12.8 points a night, he should hit under the line in this game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks Injury News & Impact
San Antonio Spurs Injuries: As Keldon Johnson, 12.7 points, will not be available due to a calf injury, this group has no Zach Collins because of a back issue.
Atlanta Hawks Injuries: With Cody Zeller, 2.6 rebounds, out due to personal reasons, this group will have no Seth Lundy either.
Spurs vs Hawks Head-to-Head Trends
As the Hawks are currently on a 2-game winning streak in this matchup, they should continue building it and thrive as a strong offensive unit. Having scored over 100 points in 13 straight games, they averaged 124 over their past two. Being 5-2 against the spread over their past 7 matchups, this Hawks unit should continue extending their record heading into this next game as well.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the public trends, the Hawks are projected by 52.4% of bettors to win this game against San Antonio.
Spurs vs Hawks Final Prediction
With the Atlanta Hawks having been one of the strongest units both on the attacking and defensive ends this season, they should put it together once again. Going against an up-and-coming San Antonio unit, this group should be in for a more comfortable chance of winning out again. Led by Trae Young at point guard, his ability to create assists and make great shots plus layups remains vital against any defense. Being their main facilitator, he should have great strength in leading a unit against a much slower defender in Chris Paul. Seeing that Paul will also get his assists and create looks around, he will be limited by Young’s athleticism to drive in or finish with ease. Having a key piece like Dyson Daniels as a shooting guard, his ability to force a turnover and create looks down the other way remains a massive plus factor against Devin Vassell. Although Vassell can be a great scorer who provides opportunities inside or from deep, Daniels will limit him and cause him into a lot of tough situations throughout. Seeing that Daniels can use speed plus finish down the other end at his own will, he should continue being a great perimeter piece.
Looking at De’Andre Hunter playing the small forward position, his greatness on the defensive end matches that of his scoring ability. Someone who can hit his threes or dunk, he should control Julian Champiegene’s defense throughout this matchup. Although Hunter was out for a while, his return gives this Hawks unit flexibility to defend at multiple levels every time. Having a piece like Jalen Johnson rebounding plus creating points at a high clip throughout this game, he should have a statistically better night than Jemrey Soachan. With Victor Wembanyama being a piece that will have a strong night for San Antonio, Clint Capela should still limit a lot of it with his defense. As Atlanta has Zaccharie Risacher and Bogdan Bogdanovic on the bench, this Spurs unit can keep it close with Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes.
Our prediction: Atlanta Hawks win and cover their -1 spread, while the score goes over 225.5 points.
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