The Atlanta Hawks (6-5) are set to take on the Sacramento Kings (3-8) in an exciting NBA matchup tonight, with the tipoff scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. This game will be aired live on FDSSE.
As it stands, the Hawks are favored by 3.5 points, with the spread currently set at Hawks -3.5, and the over/under for total points is 233.5. The Hawks are also listed as -160 favorites for an outright win, while the Kings have a moneyline of +140, indicating they could be poised for an upset.
In terms of predictions, the Hawks appear to be the favored team. With a record of 4-2 in games where Trae Young is absent, the Hawks have exhibited strong defensive capabilities, allowing opponents just 37% shooting from the field during this span. Conversely, the Sacramento Kings are facing tough circumstances with their third game in four nights, and the potential absence of key player Domantas Sabonis, who is dealing with a rib injury sustained last week.
Historical trends also suggest a challenging scenario for the Kings. In back-to-back games where Sabonis has played, the Kings have a 20-26 record against the spread (ATS), including a disappointing 6-15 at home. If he sits out tonight, Sacramento’s ATS record at home plummets to 0-3 in such situations.
With the Hawks showing signs of momentum, particularly on a West Coast road trip, analysts are leaning towards Atlanta to cover the spread at -3.5. The Hawks’ defensive edge, combined with Sacramento’s fatigue and injury concerns, positions Atlanta as a strong betting choice. The Hawks’ defense seems to thrive without their star player Young, and if Sabonis is unavailable, this could further tilt the odds in favor of Atlanta.
This matchup promises to be an interesting clash, as both teams seek to improve their standings early in the season. The Hawks aim to maintain their winning streak, while the Kings hope to leverage their home advantage despite adversity.