Atlanta Hawks (17-23) vs. Sacramento Kings (23-18)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings January 22, 2024 – Atlanta Hawks will face Sacramento Kings this January 22nd at 10:00 PM ET for an intriguing professional basketball contest, where their records of 17-23 and 23-18 respectively creates a dramatic contrast for NBA picks and predictions today. Set to occur at Golden 1 Center at 10 pm, this encounter promises an engaging showdown that should provide entertainment both fans and bettors alike! The Hawks are struggling this season while Sacramento have shown more consistency with their performances; therefore this clash should provide fans and bettors alike with an amazing spectacle to behold!
Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings January 22, 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, January 22 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Golden 1 Center |
| TV: | TBD |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Dejounte Murray (SG) vs. De’Aaron Fox (PF)
Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks has played a pivotal role this season with 21 points per game across 40 matches at an assist-turnover ratio of 2.2, as well as substantial contributions in terms of rebounds and assists – making him an indispensable piece to this roster. However, Murray may need to work to reduce his turnover rate of 2.2 per game against an effective Kings’ defense.
De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings has also been outstanding, averaging 27.1 points across 35 games while also serving as power forward, playing 35.6 minutes per contest and clocking an impressive rebounding and assist rate while boasting an above-average turnover rate (2.6 per game) and foul count that could potentially exploited by Atlanta Hawks’ aggressive play style.
Murray and Fox square off against one another on the court in an intense show of defensive power against offensive creativity, pitting Murray’s ability to steal and block against Fox’s scoring and playmaking skills as Murray will test her defensive limits; further, this clash between their opposing teams can significantly change game’s flow and outcome.
Hawks’ Statistical Strengths and Weaknesses
The Hawks average 121 points per game with an astounding field goal percentage of 46.6% to demonstrate their offensive capabilities. Their strength lies in shooting accuracy from beyond the arc averaging 13.7 three-pointers at 36.1% success rate per game; yet defensive play could use some improvement, evidenced by their less impressive road game against spread record (6-15). Balancing their potent offense with strong defense will be key in this matchup.
Kings’ Formidable Offense and Resilient Defense
The Kings average an impressive 118.2 points per game and possess a slightly higher field goal percentage (47.7%) than their rival Hawks. Their 3-point shooting prowess stands out with 15.1 made per game at an astounding 37.2% rate – one of many highlights they bring home each game! Defensively they tend to be more reliable as evidenced by 13-7 against-the-spread road games record; their ability to balance scoring with defensive resilience makes them formidable opponents both at home and away.
NBA Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be established for this game; however, they will likely reflect the Kings’ stronger standing and home court advantage. Bettors should monitor spread and moneyline opportunities as soon as they become available.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends
The Hawks have experienced mixed results over their recent games. While 3-2 overall are in good standing with regard to recent results and 2-3 against the spread, away games continue to prove problematic, posting only 6-15 against the spread during that span; yet 12 of their last 19 home matches went OVER the totals mark, suggesting high scoring matches could become common place.
Sacramento Kings Betting Trends
The Kings have displayed an intriguing trend. Although their last five games ended with them suffering losses (1-4 record and 2-3 against the spread in those contests), those games proved closer than expected due to close match-ups than indicated by final scores. Their impressive road performance (15-7 against spread) contrasts starkly with recent slumping performances at home (totaling 14 OVERs during last 21 home contests).
Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Picks
With regards to stats and recent trends, this game presents an arduous choice. While the Kings may hold an edge given their home court advantage and balanced play style compared to Hawks on the road, do not underestimate Hawks high scoring ability – something which poses as a potential over/under scenario threat.
Bettors looking at legal betting sites might do best by selecting the Kings as the safer pick – particularly if their spread is reasonable – particularly with regards to individual player performances like Murray and Fox, with prop bets offering great potential returns. Over/Under totals depend heavily on set line scoring trends; it might be prudent to opt for higher totals in consideration of this trending game.
Receiving Yards Prop: Sacramento Kings 115, Atlanta Hawks 108
