The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) face off against the Atlanta Hawks (1-1) Saturday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Oklahoma City won 2-0
Oklahoma City picked up its second straight double-OT win to start the season in a 141-135 victory over the Indiana Pacers Thursday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point favorite with the Over (231.5) cashing. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to look like the best player in the world as he put up 55 points with 8 boards and 5 assists in the win. G Ajay Mitchell stepped up with 26 points off the bench to help Shai in securing the dub for the Thunder.
Atlanta beat the Orlando Magic 111-107 Friday, covering as a 6-point underdog with the Under (235.5) hitting. The Hawks forced 22 turnovers to overcome their poor shooting night and underwhelming rebounding performance. G Trae Young led the way with 25 points, 6 of which coming in the final 46 seconds to secure the win, while 4 of his teammates also tagged along by finishing in double figures.
Thunder at Hawks odds
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Moneyline (ML): Thunder -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Hawks +220 (bet $100 to win $220)Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -6.5 (-105) | Hawks +6.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Thunder at Hawks key injuries
Thunder
G Alex Caruso (concussion) outF/C Chet Holmgren (back) questionableG Isaiah Joe (knee) outG Cason Wallace (knee) questionableF Jalen Williams (wrist) outF Kenrich Williams (knee) out
Hawks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
C Kristaps Porzingis (flu-like symptoms) outF Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Thunder at Hawks picks and predictionsPrediction
Thunder 124, Hawks 119
PASS.
While OKC has played 4 extra quarters already this season, the Thunder will be the more well-rested team as Atlanta is playing on the second night of a back-to-back, and that rest will play a major factor here. The Thunder will win as -275 favorites, but they are not worth the risk of backing here as such heavy favorites.
PASS and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.
BET HAWKS +6.5 (-115).
OKC hasn’t looked as strong defensively to start this season as it did last year. On top of that, the Thunder are 0-2 ATS and are more banged up entering this matchup than in the previous 2. With so many injuries and this team not looking quite as polished thus far, back the Hawks to cover as +6.5 (-115) underdogs.
BET OVER 238.5 (-110).
OKC’s defense has been poor so far, allowing 129.5 points per game. However, the Thunder’s offense has been impressive, putting up 266 points in 2 games. Atlanta’s offense has also been strong, surpassing the 110-point mark in both of its first 2 games. With these 2 potent offenses and Oklahoma City’s defensive struggles, the Over is nearly a lock.
The Over is also 3-1 to start the season for these teams combined.
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