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Hawks vs. Thunder Preseason Preview, Head to Head, Predictions, Picks (Oct 17)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Hawks vs. Thunder preseason game takes place at the Paycom Center in OKC.
- Atlanta played against the Miami Heat last night, losing that event 120-111.
- OKC is 3-1 in the NBA preseason and looks rather well.
It’s a tough stretch for the Atlanta Hawks, but this is what awaits them during the regular NBA season. The upcoming rival was the first seed in the West last year and one of the title contenders in the following campaign.
How to Watch:
- Where: Paycom, OKC, Oklahoma
- When: Thursday, October 17, 8 pm ET
- How to Watch: NBA League Pass
Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | +225 | +7.5 | 220.5 |
| Thunder | -310 | -7.5 | 220.5 |
Game Preview
The Hawks met the Bulls in Chicago the previous night, losing 120-111. It was their second defeat in the preseason, though several important players, like Bogdanovic, Risacher, or Hunter, didn’t play.
Atlanta was inferior on the glass, having 38 boards, nine fewer than the rivals. Jalen Johnson had a blast, scoring 21 points in 17 minutes, 8-for-9 from the field; Trae ended the night with ten buckets and seven assists.
The way the Thunder smashed Denver in Colorado, 124-94, was impressive. And yes, despite being a preseason game, it won’t diminish OKC’s success.
Shai had 19 buckets in 20 minutes, and five more players scored double-digit points. The Thunder had 31 assists, while on the other side, they forced the Nuggets to lose possession on 22 occasions.
Hawks vs. Thunder Head-to-Head
Both teams defended their home courts last year. OKC was better 126-117 in Paycom, while the Hawks posted a 141-138 win in Georgia.
Hawks vs. Thunder Prediction
Thunder is on fire, and the Hawks will definitely mix the lineup due to fatigue. Therefore, OKC will win and probably cover the spread, which is currently 7.5 points. Even though if it increases, we would still take the Thunder to cover that.
- Free NBA Pick: Thunder +7.5
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