Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction NBA Tips 10/27/24

Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) vs. Atlanta Hawks (2-0)

Game info: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 / Atlanta Hawks +9.5 — Over/Under: 232.5 Click here for the latest odds

The Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in NBA action on Sunday at Paycom Center. Here is a prediction for Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. This article contains a selection between Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Atlanta Hawks betting preview

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Nets and Hornets and play the Kings and Wizards next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 122.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 34 points and 6.5 rebounds, while De'Andre Hunter is averaging 18 points and 6.5 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer and Dyson Daniels grabs three rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from distance and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 40.4 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder betting preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Nuggets and Bulls and play the Trail Blazers and Spurs next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 108 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 91 points on 35.3 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 25.5 points and 5 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 23 points and 15 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Wiggins grabs 4.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 21.1 percent from distance and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 24.2 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 51.5 rebounds per game.

Atlanta Hawks injury report vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Hawks will be without Seth Lundy, Dominick Barlow, Cody Zeller, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kobe Bufkin. OKC should be without Kenrich Williams, Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein and Nikola Topic.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

The Thunder have won each of their last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents.

The Hawks have lost each of their last six road games against teams with a winning record.

The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games.

The Thunder have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents with a winning record.

Total score facts

Nine of the Thunder's last ten games as favorites after an away win have been BELOW the total points line.

Seven of the Hawks' last eight night games at Paycom Center have exceeded the point total.