Sunday, April 16, 2017

Verizon Center

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The Atlanta Hawks head to Verizon Center to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Game 1 of their Playoff series. The opening line for this game has Washington as 5 point favorites.

The Hawks finished the regular season with an overall record of 43-39. They were 2nd in the Southeast Division. They had a point differential of -0.8 as they averaged 103.2 points per game while giving up 104.0 per contest. The Wizards had a regular season record of 49-33. They finished the year 1st in the Southeast Division. They averaged 109.2 points per game and surrendered 107.4, good for a point differential of 1.8.

Valuable Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends

The Atlanta Hawks are 39-43-0 against the spread

The Atlanta Hawks are 32-49-1 against the over/under

Important Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 42-39-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 50-31-1 against the over/under

Key Atlanta Hawks Injuries

04/13/17 C Dwight Howard Back probable Sunday vs. Washington

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

04/13/17 C Ian Mahinmi Calf out indefinitely
04/12/17 PG John Wall Quad probable Sunday vs. Atlanta

Player Spotlight

Dennis Schroder comes into this game averaging 17.9 points per contest while playing 31.5 minutes per night so far this year for the Hawks. He pulls down 3.1 rebounds per contest and dishes out 6.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 86%. Dwight Howard averages 13.5 points per game in 29.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.4 assists per contest and 12.7 rebounds per game for Atlanta. His field goal percentage is 63% for the year while his free throw percentage is 53%.

Player Spotlight

Bradley Beal averages 23.1 points per game while playing 34.9 minutes per contest this year for the Wizards. He grabs 3.1 rebounds per game and has 3.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage currently is at 83%. John Wall averages 23.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.2 rebounds per contest and 10.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

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Useful Team Statistics

Atlanta averages 103.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 21st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -0.85 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 18th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 23rd in the league. They average 44.4 rebounds per game and 23.6 assists per game which ranks them 7th and 10th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 3rd with 15.8 per game. The Hawks allow 104 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 10th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 5th and 15th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 43.9 rebounds a game which ranks 16th and they give up 23.4 assists per contest which puts them in 19th place in the league. They force 15.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 29th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington averages 109.2 points per game this year which ranks them 5th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 1.8 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team which has them sitting in the 3rd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 9th in the NBA. They average 42.8 rebounds per game and 23.9 assists per contest which ranks them 24th and 6th respectively. In the turnover department the Wizards rank 11th with 14.2 per game. The Wizards allow 107.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 21st in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 25th and 20th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 43 rebounds a game which ranks 11th and they give up 22.8 assists per contest which puts them in 15th place in the league. The Wizards force 15.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 28th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

The Hawks have an offensive rating of 104.9 and a defensive rating of 105.8. In terms of pace they average 97.4 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 50%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 31% of their shots. Atlanta turns the ball over an average of 14.2 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards rating on offense is 111.2 and they have a defensive rating of 109.3. They get 97.3 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 53%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 29% of their shot attempts. Washington turns the ball over on 12.8 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 13.8 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%.

Who will win tonight's Hawks/Wizards NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Washington -5

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