Spurs vs. Hawks Prediction, Picks for Monday, Jan. 15
Here's everything you need to know about Spurs vs. Hawks on Monday, Jan. 15 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.
Spurs vs. Hawks Prediction
Pick: Spurs +8 (-108)
Spurs Betting Outlook
The major reasons to back the Spurs in this game are the market signals and key numbers detailed below, but the product on the court tells an encouraging story.
The Spurs are finally playing with more of a a true point guard presence with the addition of Tre Jones into the starting lineup. San Antonio ditched the Gregg Popovich-dubbed "experiment" using Jeremy Sochan as the main facilitator. They also got rid of the double big Zach Collins/Victor Wembanyama pairing which clogged the floor and led to poor offensive spacing.
The result of those changes has been a Spurs team that has won two of its last three, and boasts a strong analytical resume too. Given the way this team is playing, the Spurs are one of my favorite sides on the Monday slate.
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Hawks Betting Outlook
The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA this season.
They enter this contest 11th in the East with a 15-23 record and trade rumors swirling around seemingly every player. The Hawks have a lot of talent but, similar to the early-season Spurs, their roster construction hasn't proven to be effective on the court.
Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are often redundant as ball-dominant scorers not accustomed to being off-ball shooters. Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu play together, but neither can provide spacing, and the Hawks' shooters are not the type of threats that make the defense go all out on a close out.
Spurs vs. Hawks Picks, Odds
| Spurs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -110 | 246.5 -110o / -110u | +250 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -110 | 246.5 -110o / -110u | -310 |
The San Antonio Spurs seem to be the clearest sharp side on the board Monday.
The best line available is +8 at FanDuel, with 66% of tickets and 82% of the money on the Spurs side. Bigger tickets are coming in on the Spurs, and the line is moving to +7.5 at other books.
Pick: Spurs +8 (-108)
