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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Golden State Warriors vs. Atlanta Hawks, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Friday, March 17th.
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Today's Betting Overview - Warriors @ Hawks
The Warriors take on the Hawks on Friday, March 17th at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Golden State Warriors (36-34) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-35)
- Date: Friday, March 17th
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena
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Warriors & Hawks Key Injuries
Warriors
- Draymond Green (Out) Suspension
- Stephen Curry (Questionable) Thumb
- Andre Iguodala (Out) Wrist
- Andrew Wiggins (Out) Personal
- Kevon Looney (Probable) Back
- Gary Payton II (Out) Abdominal
- Ryan Rollins (Out) Foot
Hawks
- Jalen Johnson (Probable) Hamstring
Golden State Warriors - NBA Betting Analysis
In Golden State's most recent game, Stephen Curry led the team in scoring with 50 points, but the Warriors fell to the Clippers by a score of 134-126 to the Clippers. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Golden State as the 3.0 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Warriors' overall record sits at 36-34, placing them 6th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 29-7 and 7-27 on the road. Golden State's record against the spread is below .500 at 33-36.
Through 70 games, the Warriors have put together one of the top scoring offenses (2nd) at 118.3 points per game. Not only that, but they enter today's game averaging 122 points per game over their last five games. A key to the team's offensive success is their ability to push the pace while not sacrificing efficiency. This year, the Warriors are 2nd in possessions per game, while also hitting 38.5% of their three-point field goal attempts. Currently, Golden State's overall effective field goal percentage of 56.9% is 3rd in the NBA.
Defensively, the Warriors are have allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field and are giving up 105.5 points per game which is 105.5 in the NBA. Opponents have knocked down 33.9% of their looks from deep against Golden State. Generating turnovers has also been a weakness for the unit, averaging only 15.7 per game, placing them 2nd in the league. On the boards, the Warriors rank 15th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Atlanta Hawks - NBA Betting Analysis
The Hawks enter today's game having lost two straight, including a 136-115 loss to the Timberwolves. Trae Young led the team in scoring with 41 points on 60.0% shooting. Going into the game, Atlanta was 5.0 point favorites, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Hawks' overall record sits at 34-35, placing them 8th in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 18-15 and 16-20 on the road. The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 2 straight games and have an overall ATS record of 30-38.
So far this season, the Hawks' offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 5th in the league with an average of 117.2 points per game. In their last five games, Atlanta is averaging 120 points per contest. Atlanta has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 102.0 possessions per game, which ranks 2nd in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 35.3% (20th). The Hawks are 26th in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 81.8%.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Hawks have allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field and are allowing 105.5 points per game (22nd). From beyond the arc, team's are shooting 33.9%. Throughout the season, Atlanta's defensive unit has struggled to force turnovers, averaging just 12.3 per contest, placing them 4th in the league. In addition, they have had problems on the defensive glass, entering today's game 15th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Warriors vs. Hawks
So far this season, the Warriors and Hawks have played just one time, with the Warriors picking a two point win (143-141). In addition to the straight-up win, Golden State also covered the spread as 1.5 point favorites. The combined 284 points surpassed the over/under line of 236.5.
In the Warriors' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 0-3 ATS and 0-3 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 244 points per contest.
Across Atlanta's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Hawks are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of -7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 241 points per game and an over/under mark of 7-3.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: ATL -1.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 247.0
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