Atlanta Hawks Host Washington Wizards in Monday’s NBA Action: Predictions, Odds, and Injury Updates

The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on Monday, October 28, 2024, in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hawks, currently standing at 2-1, are coming off a 128-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their undefeated start to the season.

The Washington Wizards, meanwhile, are struggling with a 0-2 record, having lost their last game 135-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be their first road game of the season, and historically, the Wizards have not performed well on the road, with an 8-33 record away from home last season.

The Hawks are favored in this matchup, with a 7.5-point spread and a moneyline of -315, indicating a 76% chance of winning. The total points line is set at 233.5, with the over favored at -110.

Injury concerns are significant for both teams. The Hawks are missing several key players, including Bogdan Bogdanovic, De'Andre Hunter, and Kobe Bufkin, among others. For the Wizards, Saddiq Bey and Malcolm Brogdon are out due to injuries.

Despite the Hawks’ back-to-back schedule, they are expected to have an easier time scoring against the Wizards, who have the worst defensive efficiency in the league this season. Trae Young, who had 24 points and eight assists against the Thunder, is anticipated to perform well against the Wizards’ defense.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 PM ET and can be watched on Fanduel Sports Network Southwest and streamed live on various platforms.