Thunder vs. Hawks Prediction and Odds: Can OKC Beat the Best Home Team in NBA?

Interconference rivals the Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks square off tonight at the State Farm Arena. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder are struggling so far this season and enter this game with a 6-10 record ad rank next to last in offensive efficiency. The team is coming off a road loss to the Boston Celtics 111-105 but managed to cover +9.5. Lu Dort led the Thunder with 16 points on 5-for-15 shooting and four rebounds. It is clear that the Thunder are in the midst of a rebuild and will struggle to find wins moving forward.

Meanwhile, the Hawks beat up on Charlotte 115-105 at home as 7.0-point home favorites on Saturday night. Atlanta went into the half leading by 12 and was able to defend a late push from the Hornets to hang on for the win. Clint Capela lead the Hawks with 20 points on 10-for-11 shooting and added 15 rebounds. 

Here are the odds for this showdown courtesy of WynnBET: 

Thunder vs. Hawks Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Thunder: +12.0 (-110)
• Hawks: -12.0 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Thunder: +500
• Hawks: -700

Total: 

• 212.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Thunder vs. Hawks Prediction and Pick

Despite a rough overall record, the Thunder are doing well against the spread. Despite an up and down game, the Thunder hung on and managed to cover the line and is 10-6 ATS on the season. That is good for fifth-best in the NBA. For reference, the Hawks are tied for 25th in the NBA with a 7-10 ATS record. 

Another interesting note about this Hawks team is their home/road splits. When on the road, Atlanta is 1-8 overall but 7-1 when playing at the State Farm Arena. The Thunder, meanwhile, are 2-6 overall on the road but 5-3 ATS. 

I think that the Hawks continue to win at home but this young Thunder team keeps it close and covers their fourth straight game and fifth on the road. 

Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +12.0 (-110)