Phoenix Suns at Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks & Predictions 3/4/2018

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Philips Arena

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The Phoenix Suns travel to Philips Arena to play the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, March 4, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Atlanta as 3 point favorites.

The Suns come into this game with an overall record of 19-45. They are 5th in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -8.6 as they are averaging 104.6 points per game while giving up 113.2 per contest. The Hawks have an overall mark of 19-44. They currently are 5th in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 103.6 points per contest and giving up 108.2, which is a point differential of -4.6.

Valuable Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 29-32-3 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 31-33-0 against the over/under

Important Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends

The Atlanta Hawks are 33-28-2 against the spread

The Atlanta Hawks are 29-33-1 against the over/under

Key Phoenix Suns Injuries

10/14/17 PG Brandon Knight Knee is out for season
03/03/18 C Tyson Chandler Neck is doubtful Sunday vs Atlanta
01/31/18 G Isaiah Canaan Foot is out for season

Key Atlanta Hawks Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Devin Booker comes into this contest averaging 25.2 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Suns. He pulls down 4.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. T.J. Warren averages 19.5 points per game in 32.8 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.4 assists per contest and 5.1 rebounds per game for Phoenix. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 75%.

Player Spotlight

Kent Bazemore averages 13.1 points per game while playing 27.9 minutes per contest this year for the Hawks. He grabs 3.9 rebounds per game and has 3.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage currently is at 80%. Dennis Schroder averages 19.4 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.1 rebounds per contest and 6.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 87%.

Useful Team Statistics

Phoenix averages 104.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 19th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -8.59 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 28th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 30th in the league. They average 44.2 rebounds per game and 21 assists per game, which ranks them 11th and 29th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 5th with 15.5 per game. The Suns allow 113.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 30th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc, ranking them 24th and 18th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.6 rebounds a game which ranks 28th and they give up 22.7 assists per contest, which puts them in 11th place in the league. They force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 4th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Atlanta is 22nd in the league with 103.6 points per game this year. They are 24th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -4.54. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 15th in the NBA. They are 26th in the league in rebounding with 40.9 boards per game, and 9th in assists per contest with 23.6. The Hawks are 4th in turnovers per game with 15.5. The Hawks surrender 108.2 points per contest, which ranks them 23rd in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 47% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 25th and 29th in those defensive statistics. They rank 29th with 25.8 assists allowed per contest and 19th with 43.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Hawks are 30th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 16.1 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Suns are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 112.9, and their offensive rating of 104.3 is ranked 1st. They are 4th in the NBA in pace with 100 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 30th. As a unit they are 28th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA. Phoenix is 10th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.9 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 10th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Atlanta is 3rd in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 54%, which is 5th in the NBA. The Hawks are 25th in the league in defensive rating with 110.4, and their offensive rating of 105.8 is ranked 6th. They are 14th in the NBA in pace with 97.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 19th. As a unit they are 16th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 8th in the NBA.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Atlanta -3

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