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Warriors vs Hawks Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions
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Although the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors are on opposite sides of the cut-off line, both will be keen to win on Friday night when they collide at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
For the hosts, it’s crunch time. They’re desperate to secure their place in the postseason, and a win over the Warriors will go a long way toward that end. For the Golden Warriors, it’s about managing the remaining schedule with a depleted squad. However, they have an opportunity for a road win that they won’t want to let slip through their fingers.
According to the NBA odds, the advantage rests with the hosts, albeit only just. The Hawks are the small home favorites to win straight up, and they’re laying 2½ points to the Warriors in point spread betting markets. Can the Hawks capitalize and come through for their backers as the favorites, or will the Warriors heap more misery on the hosts?
Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and NBA odds for Warriors vs Hawks. We’ve got plenty of predictions for you to consider.
Find out as we preview this inter-conference showdown, examine the betting online markets, and offer up our NBA predictions.
Golden State Look For Second Straight Win
The Golden State Warriors are limping toward the finish line with a depleted squad. Stephen Curry is out with a sprained foot and Andre Iguodala is out with a lower-back injury. Nevertheless, they’re still one of the most highly regarded outfits in the Western Conference, as evinced by the NBA Championship odds.
The Warriors are the third-best bet to win the NBA title, with odds tipped at +650 with BetUS. Suppose the thinking is that resting players and not unduly taxing those with minor injuries in these final few games means the Warriors would be in a position to welcome back a full-strength squad by the time the playoffs roll in. And a full-strength Warriors outfit is going to be a tough nut to crack.
Golden State boasts a modest 5-5 record in the last 10 games, which includes a statement victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The Warriors beat the Heat 118-104 on the road, coming through as the staggering 10-point road underdogs at the Sportsbook exchange.
Bounced back last night 💪@Verizon || Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/iUG197fJXn
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 24, 2022
The win snapped a three-game losing streak that included losses to the Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando City Thunder.
The Warriors are a solid 48-25, but the bulk of their success has come at home where they’re 29-9. On the road, the Warriors are merely 19-16, which includes two wins in their last five away games.
In the context of betting, the Warriors are 36-33-4 against the spread (ATS) with a 6.0 winning margin on average and a +1.1 differential versus the spread. On the road, they are 16-17-2 ATS with a 1.4 winning margin on average and a +0.1 differential versus the spread.
Playoffs Hanging in Balance for Hawks
What a difference a year makes. The Atlanta Hawks were the surprise package of the postseason last year, navigating a course deep into the playoffs. This season, they might not even make the final cut.
The Hawks are clinging to slim hopes with a 36-37 mark that’s good enough for 10th place in the East. Recent form has the Hawks sporting a 5-5 record in their last 10 games and a 2-3 record in their last five. Most recently, the Hawks suffered a 122-101 defeat to the eliminated Detroit Pistons on the road. Indeed, this latest setback doesn’t provide good optics.
Ice has scored 45 PTS or more in 3 out of the last 6 games ❄️ @TheTraeYoung x @SharecareInc pic.twitter.com/88twOgJcYV
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 24, 2022
Atlanta’s Steve Young is a bona fide star, but even with his heroics the Hawks have been inconsistent this season In fact, the Hawks have been one of the worst teams to bet on in point spread betting markets.
Atlanta’s 30-43-0 ATS record represents the fifth worst in the league. Things are marginally better when the Hawks are playing at home as evinced by their 19-18-0 ATS record, which includes a 4.0 winning margin on average and a -0.7 differential versus the spread. But it’s hardly enough to hang one’s hat on.
Warriors vs Hawks Head-to-Head
The Golden State Warriors hold the 7-3 head-to-head edge over the Atlanta Hawks in the last 10 meetings, but they’re merely 4-6-0 ATS during the same span.
The Warriors won the only meeting in 2022, beating the Hawks 127-113 at home on Nov. 8 to come through as the 3½ -point closing chalk across betting online markets. The win snapped a three-game winning streak by the Hawks, which included back-to-back wins in the 2020-21 NBA season.
Warriors vs Hawks Information
- Game: Golden State Warriors (48-25) at Atlanta Hawks (36-37)
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta
- Day/Time: Friday, March 25th, 7:40 p.m. ET
- Live stream: NBA Game Pass
Warriors vs Hawks Betting Lines
Warriors vs Hawks Prediction
The Golden State Warriors might be short-handed, but their pedigree is undeniable. That was on full display in Miami where the Warriors romped to a resounding victory over the Eastern Conference leaders.
The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a jarring loss to the Detroit Pistons, a game that was theirs for the taking, seeing that the Pistons are already officially eliminated from the proceedings. If the Hawks can’t get a handle on the Pistons, it raises serious questions about their chances against the Warriors, who will look to sweep the series between these outfits.
On balance, this might be a toss-up as the NBA odds and lines would suggest, but the Warriors catching 2½ points is a bet too tempting to ignore.
Pick: Golden State Warriors +2½
