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NBA Betting? Hawks vs Wizards Predictions

Tuesday night NBA betting action sees the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center in Washington. Cappers Picks provides free NBA basketball handicapping tips all season long.

John Wall and company welcome in Al Horford and the Atlanta Hawks for a Southeast Division battle on Tuesday night. Washington will be looking for their 6th victory in 7 games.

NBA Basketball Odds

Atlanta Hawks (6-5) vs. Washington Wizards (9-3)
Tuesday, Nov. 25
7:00 PM ET
Verizon Center (Washington, District of Columbia)
CSNB
NBA Basketball Betting Lines: Washington -6.5
NBA Basketball O/U: 199.5
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Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks will look to slow down the red hot Washington Wizards when they hit the road for the final time in November. With just a 1-4 record on the road this season, Atlanta can put the blame on that record due to their lack of defensive stops. On the road, Atlanta is allowing 107.4 points per game.

The Hawks come off an impressive 99-89 in which Jeff Teague dropped 28 points to lead all scorers. Atlanta head coach Mike Budenholzer was pleased with Teague’s offensive performance, but was most satisfied with his play on the defensive end. Teague stepped up down the stretch with a couple steals to solidify the Hawks victory.

While that was just a small sample size, Atlanta will need to step up as a team in order to string together some wins. The Hawks are ranked 24th overall defensively, allowing 102.5 points per game. Atlanta will need to slow down Wizards PG John Wall, who is scoring 19.4 points a game.

Washington

The Wizards are putting an emphasis on team basketball thus far. While they rank just 18th in total points (99.3 points per game), the Wizards are one of the best teams at sharing the ball. The team ranks 3rd overall in the NBA with 24.7 assists a game. Wall leads the Wizards with over 9 assists a game.

Washington has opened up a 2 game lead in the Southeast division thanks in large part to their success at home. So far this season the Wizards are 5-1 at the Verizon Center and are averaging just over 100 points per home contest. While Washington is winning straight up at home, backers should be caution of their 2-4 ATS record.

A key to Washington’s early season success can also fall on different players stepping up at key times. After a signature win against the Cavaliers, the Wizards found themselves trailing by 15 points to the Milwaukee Bucks. PG John Wall and SF Paul Pierce took the team on their shoulders and led the Wizards to a second half comeback and an 11 point win.

NBA Basketball Handicapping Tips:

  • Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
  • Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games.
  • Over is 6-1 in Hawks last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
  • Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.

Tuesday NBA Basketball

Closing games has been the difference between the two teams. While Atlanta looks for somebody to step up at the end of games, Washington is finding a different hero every night. Look for a close game down the stretch here.

Free 4* NBA Basketball Pick: Under 199.5

When Atlanta and Washington meet up, the match ups are usually grind it out type of games.

Washington 87, Atlanta 83

Look for the same kind of game here Tuesday night.

Check out our Updated NBA Betting Odds.

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By Tony M

Tony is new to Cappers Picks and has been betting on sports since the first day he turned 18. He is a 22 year old Cleveland native who lives and breathes Indians baseball. His dream is to be part of a championship celebration at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.