Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 19, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs matchup is one of the 13 games scheduled for Thursday. Atlanta is seventh in the East with a 14-13 record, while San Antonio is 11th in the West with a 13-13 record.

The two teams have met each other 103 times in the regular season, with the Spurs holding a 58-45 lead. They met twice last season, as the Hawks swept the series 2-0. Their last meeting was on Jan. 15, a game that Atlanta won 109-99 behind Trae Young’s 36 points. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 26 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.

Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs game details and odds

The Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19, at Frost Bank Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on CWSA and FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Hawks (+105) vs. Spurs (-125)

Spread: Hawks (+1.5) vs. Spurs (-1.5)

Total (O/U): Hawks -110 (o233.5) vs. Spurs -110 (u233.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs preview

The Hawks are coming off of a tough 110-102 loss in the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Atlanta led 83-82 after three quarters but was outscored 28-19 in the final period. Trae Young had 35 points and 10 assists, while Jalen Johnson had 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawks are 7-3 in the past 10 games and are 7-6 on the road.

The Spurs had a mixed start to the season as reflected by their 13-13 record. They split their past 10 games and are 9-7 at home. San Antonio is coming off a 106-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. While Wembanyama had a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Paul was held scoreless.

San Antonio has done well to tread water in Gregg Popovich’s absence, but it needs to be more consistent to be a playoff contender.

Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs betting props

Trae Young’s point total is set at 21.5, which is the same as his season average. He has passed that mark in three of his past five games. So, it seems like a safe bet to go over.

Victor Wembanyama’s points total is set at 23.5, which is just under his season average of 23.6 points. Wemby should go past 23.5 points against a relatively weak Atlanta defense.

Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor the Spurs to win this game at home. We, however, predict an upset. The Hawks should get the win in a relatively high-scoring game where the team total should go past 233.5 points.