The Oklahoma City Thunder (2:0) welcome them Atlanta Hawks (2-0) against Paycom Center on Sunday. Tip time is set at 7:00 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Hawks vs. Thunder Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; The teams played two games last season, with the home team winning

The Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 120-116 to open the season on Wednesday, but failed to establish themselves as 7.5-point home favorites. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets 125-120 on Friday, but again failed to stay as 5.5-point home favorites. Atlanta plays its first away game under the leadership of the red-hot G Trae Youngwho averaged 34 points and 11 assists in 2 games.

The Thunder defeated the Chicago Bulls on the road on Saturday 114:95 and are therefore favorites with 9.5 points. They are 2-0 ATS after winning their first game 102-87 against the Denver Nuggets as 2-point underdogs. Oklahoma City is led by MVP candidate G Shai Gilgeous Alexanderwho averages 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

Hawks at Thunder odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Hawks +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Thunder -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Falcons +9.5 (-115) | Thunder -9.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hawks at Thunder serious injuries

Hawks

• G Bogdan Bogdanovic (thigh) out
• C Cody Zeller (not with team) out

thunder

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Hawks at Thunder tips and predictions

forecast

Thunder 118, Hawks 106

Money line

HAPPEN.

The Thunder are the far superior team and should emerge victorious. At -450 they are not worthy of any size play here.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -9.5 (-105).

The Thunder are on a roll, and not just on offense. They were one of the most efficient defenses in the NBA in the first few games. Oklahoma City’s opponents average just 91 points per game, and both the Bulls and Nuggets have shot less than 40% from the field. The Thunder are strong on both ends of the court and are 2-0 ATS against two teams that will likely be fighting for a playoff spot.

The Hawks are 2-0 straight up, but have an ATS of 0-2 and have single-digit wins against some of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. Expect them to struggle against a championship-contending team like Oklahoma City. Back Thunder -9.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-105).

The Thunder’s defense has been too consistent in the first few games to bet against it here. They are 0-2 O/U and have held their opponents to inefficient shooting.

While the Hawks could change that and are averaging 122.5 PPG, they haven’t proven they can put up those kinds of numbers against tough defenses, and they’re led by Young, who has been inefficient at times throughout his career. Atlanta is 2-0 O/U.

Use the Thunder’s defense to prevail in their first home game and will likely bring the energy to that side of the field. Back UNDER 231.5 (-105).

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