Hawks Face Struggling Wizards in NBA Cup Clash Tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Atlanta Hawks will face the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup Group Play matchup on Tuesday night. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena.

Atlanta, with a record of 11-7, comes into this game having won two straight, including a recent victory over the Charlotte Hornets, where they triumphed 113-110. In contrast, Washington holds a dismal record of 1-15 and is currently engulfed in a 14-game losing streak, having narrowly lost to the Chicago Bulls, 121-120, on Saturday.

The Hawks are placed third in the NBA Cup Group A standings with a 1-1 record, while the Wizards sit at the bottom of the group with no wins from two matches. The Hawks will be without John Collins due to a knee injury, while the Wizards are missing Tre Johnson for a hip issue. Additionally, Marvin Bagley III and Kyshawn George are listed as questionable for Washington.

According to the latest odds, Atlanta is favored by 10.5 points over Washington, with the over/under for total points set at 236.5. This game marks an important clash within the Central Division, and the Hawks are expected to maintain their strong form, having won seven out of their last 10 games.

Ahead of the game, the SportsLine Projection Model simulated the matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a predicted score of 123-114 in favor of the Hawks. The model suggests the over on the total points scored, leveraging consistent high-scoring performances from both teams throughout the season.

As the game approaches, fans are eager to see if the Hawks can capitalize on the Wizards’ struggles and secure a crucial victory in their quest for the NBA Cup.