The Phoenix Suns, with a record of 27-17, are set to visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. The game is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM and will be aired on FDSS. The Suns, led by head coach Jordan Ott, are currently on a three-game winning streak and hold the top spot in the Pacific Division.
The Atlanta Hawks, under head coach Quin Snyder, hold a record of 21-25. They recently secured a win against the Memphis Grizzlies and will aim to continue their momentum. This season, the Hawks have faced challenges at home, with a record of 7-13 at State Farm Arena.
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been on a winning streak, taking down the 76ers, Nets, and Knicks. In their game against the 76ers, Devin Booker led with 27 points. Grayson Allen also contributed with 16 points and six assists.
Offensively, the Suns rank 21st in points per game, scoring an average of 114.7. Their three-point shooting is strong, making 14.7 per game, which ranks seventh. They struggle with free throws, ranking 27th in free throws made per game.
Defensively, the Suns are effective, allowing 111.8 points per game, which ranks fifth. They are strong in blocking shots, averaging 4.1 per game, ranking fifth. The team allows a low three-point percentage from opponents, which ranks fifth as well.
Atlanta Hawks Team Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 124-122. Jalen Johnson led the team with 32 points, while Luke Kennard and Onyeka Okongwu contributed 18 points each.
In their game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Hawks lost by a close margin of 112-110. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 32 points, and Jalen Johnson added 28 points with 16 rebounds. Dyson Daniels also made a solid contribution with 17 points and 10 assists.
The Hawks faced a tough loss against the Boston Celtics, ending with a score of 132-106. Despite the loss, Onyeka Okongwu scored 21 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 18 points. Corey Kispert chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
Betting Prediction
The Phoenix Suns have a solid defense, allowing only 111.8 points per game, which ranks them 5th in the league. They also limit opponents to just 85.9 field goal attempts per game, the 3rd best in the league. This strong defense gives them an edge over the Atlanta Hawks, who allow 119.1 points per game.
On the offensive side, the Suns make 14.7 three-pointers per game, ranking 7th, with a 36.6% success rate. The Hawks’ defense struggles against three-point shots, allowing a 35.8% success rate. This matchup could see the Suns taking advantage of the Hawks’ weaker perimeter defense.
The Suns also excel in blocking shots, averaging 4.1 blocks per game, which is 5th in the league. Their ability to disrupt shots can impact the Hawks’ shooting, who attempt a high number of field goals. With these factors in mind, taking the Suns to cover the spread of -3.0 seems like a sound bet.
- Pick: Suns -3.0
