Hawks vs. Wizards: Predictions and Odds for the 2025 NBA Cup Matchup
An analysis of the upcoming NBA Cup game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards, featuring detailed predictions and betting insights.
Preview of the NBA Cup Game
A crucial matchup in the 2025 NBA Cup Group Play is set as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Atlanta enters this game with a record of 11-7, after securing a victory against Charlotte with a score of 113-110. Conversely, Washington struggles significantly, tallying only 1 win against 15 losses, recently suffering a narrow defeat against Chicago, ending in 121-120.
As both teams prepare for this game, the Hawks currently hold a 1-1 record in the NBA Cup Group A standings, just above the Wizards, who sit at 0-2. Trae Young remains sidelined due to a knee injury, which has impacted Atlanta’s performance.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The two teams split their four encounters last season, but Atlanta has had the upper hand recently, winning their last two matches. Odds favor the Hawks, with a 10.5-point spread in their favor, while the total points line is set at 236.5.
Prior to making any bets on this game, it’s essential to consult the NBA predictions and betting advice sourced from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Betting and Projections
- Spread: Hawks -10.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
- Over/Under: 236.5 points
- Money Line: Hawks -508, Wizards +384
SportsLine Insights
The SportsLine model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, with projections indicating a combined total of 238 points scored. Interestingly, even without their star player Young, the Hawks have maintained a slightly higher average of points scored per game. The Over has successfully hit in five of Atlanta’s last seven games, and with Washington allowing the most points in the league at 129.1 per game, the Over stands at 10-6 for the Wizards so far this season.
Having analyzed past games between these two teams, seven out of their last nine matchups have seen at least 240 total points. With a projected 11 players expected to reach double figures in scoring, the outcome leans heavily toward the Over hitting, backed by a significant percentage in simulation results.
