Suns vs. Hawks, 2/9/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Suns vs. Hawks Prediction & Odds

The total for Thursday night’s matchup between the Suns and Hawks has dropped a full point from opening at 229.5. Is the under the smart play or is the over the better option tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

551 Phoenix Suns (-4.5) at 552 Atlanta Hawks (+4.5); o/u 229.5

7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 9, 2023

State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Suns vs. Hawks Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing the Hawks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Phoenix Suns DFS Spin

Devin Booker (left groin injury management) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks. Booker played 26 minutes without any issues Tuesday night, but the Suns are clearly not going to take any risks. His absence should mean a return to the starting lineup for Torrey Craig, with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson shifting to the shooting guard and small forwards positions, respectively. Craig is a deep league streamer at best when given the opportunity to start.

Atlanta Hawks DFS Spin

Trae Young shot 4-of-14 from the field and 6-of-6 from the foul line in Tuesday's 116-107 loss to the Pelicans, scoring 16 points with three rebounds, 16 assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes.  Young had a tough night shooting the basketball, but he was better than De'Andre Hunter. Hunter missed all nine of his shots from the field, scoring three points with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Having two starters shoot 4-of-23 from the field is tough to withstand, especially when Brandon Ingram and C.J. McCollum combined to score 51 points. Ranked just outside the top 50 in 9-cat formats, Young scored 20 points or more in seven straight appearances before Tuesday's rough outing.

Suns vs. Hawks NBA Betting Trends

Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta

Suns are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall

Hawks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record

Hawks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400

Suns vs. Hawks NBA Prediction:

The over is a perfect 7-0 in the last seven meetings between these two teams, is 4-0 in the Hawks’ last four games and is 9-3 in Atlanta’s last 12 games overall. On the other side, the over is 5-0 in the Suns’ last five games versus a team with a losing record, is 13-5 in their last 18 road games versus a team with a winning home record and is 4-1 in their last five games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: SUNS/HAWKS OVER 228.5