Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 14, 2025

The Phoenix Suns’ three-game winning run began on Thursday with a 123-115 win against the Atlanta Hawks. Phoenix will look to win the season series and extend its streak when they face Atlanta in the rematch on Tuesday. Jusuf Nurkic is out due to illness, but Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker are available.

Meanwhile, the well-rested Hawks, who haven’t played since the loss to the Suns, hope to snap out of a slump. They are 1-4 in their last five games while struggling on both ends of the floor.

To pull off an upset, the host team will try to beat the visitors without Jalen Johnson and Larry Nance. Atlanta’s task becomes even more difficult if Trae Young, who's dealing with an illness, isn't cleared to play.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

State Farm Arena in Atlanta will host the Suns-Hawks showdown. Fans can also check the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Suns (-155) vs. Hawks (+130)

Odds: Suns (-3.0) vs. Hawks (+3.0)

Total (O/U): Suns (o235.0 -110) vs. Hawks (u235.0 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks preview

The Phoenix Suns needed at least 20 points from Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen to fend off the undermanned Hawks.

Mike Budenholzer’s team must step up on the defensive end to prevent the Hawks from pulling off an upset. Phoenix can’t afford to overlook Atlanta whether Trae Young plays or not.

The Atlanta Hawks relied on contributions across the roster to put a scare on the Suns in their last meeting. Seven Hawks scored in double figures, which gave the Haawks a boost in nearly beating their favored opponents.

Ice Trae’s status is iffy, but if he's not cleared to play, Vit Krejci must handle the load of orchestrating the offense. Dyson Daniels, Clint Capela, Zaccharie Risacher, De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic must punch their weight for Atlanta to have a chance of beating the Suns.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks predicted starting lineups

Suns

PG: Tyus Jones | SG: Devin Booker | SF: Ryan Dunn | PF: Kevin Durant | C: Mason Plumlee

Hawks

PG: Trae Young | SG: Dyson Daniels | SG: Vit Krejci | PF: Zaccharie Risacher | C: Clint Capela

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks betting tips

Trae Young is averaging 11.8 assists per game in January, a slight drop from his 12.2 dimes per contest last month. Ice Trae isn’t likely 100% if he's cleared to play against the Suns. The NBA’s assist leader might not top his 11.5 (O/U) assists prop.

Devin Booker has been on a roll in his last four games, averaging 30.8 PPG on 52.3% shooting. Against Atlanta’s injury-hampered roster, Book could have another big-scoring night and top his 25.5 (O/U) points prop.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks prediction

The Suns have been playing well on both ends and are healthier than the Hawks. Kevin Durant and Co. should extend their winning streak to four and beat the -3.0 spread.