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Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Predictions – January 11, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks head west to face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Sunday night, with tipoff set for 10:00 PM ET. Atlanta (18-21) sits outside the playoff picture in the East and just dropped two straight, including a sluggish 119-107 loss in Denver. Meanwhile, Golden State (20-19) has clawed back over .500 after winning five of their last six, most recently dismantling the Pelicans at home.
This one matters more than it may seem. The Warriors are trying to build rhythm and consistency before the All-Star break, while the Hawks are running out of chances to stay in the mix. Atlanta’s travel legs could be heavy—this closes a 5-game road swing—and they’ve been erratic on both ends lately. Golden State’s rested, finding their offensive groove, and enters as 6.5-point home favorites in a game with a 235 total.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | +187 | +6.5 (-114) | O 235 (-110) |
| Golden State Warriors | -223 | -6.5 (-109) | U 235 (-110) |
Atlanta Hawks Betting Form
Atlanta is a frustrating team to back right now. They’re 3-7 SU and 2-8 ATS over their last ten, failing to cover in six straight. The offense leans heavily on Trae Young in late-clock situations, but their spacing is inconsistent, and the secondary scoring disappears on the road. They rank near the bottom in opponent FG%, and defensive lapses are too frequent to trust.
Pace is high (top 5), and they get plenty of 3s up, but cold stretches and live-ball turnovers are killers. Their transition defense has also collapsed on this road trip—Denver, Phoenix, and Sacramento all got easy looks running downhill. Availability matters here, so monitor the Atlanta Hawks injury report before tipoff.
Still, with their shot volume and tempo, the Hawks can force overs into range. But late-game execution against solid defenses? That’s been a weakness all year. See their record in clutch games—just 8-14 SU in games decided by 5 points or less.
For more team stats and performance trends, check the full Atlanta Hawks stats and results.
Golden State Warriors Betting Form
Golden State has quietly turned a corner. They’ve covered 4 of their last 5 and are finally healthy across the board. Steph is back in rhythm, Wiggins has picked up his activity on both ends, and they’ve simplified the offense with better ball movement. At home, their defense tightens up—holding teams to 111 PPG over their last five at Chase.
The Warriors’ bench has also started producing. Kuminga and Moody are giving solid minutes, and Payton II is back as a perimeter pest. They’re running more and hitting the glass harder, which has shifted some of their early-season struggles. They still shoot a ton of threes, but their rim attempts are up, and they’ve forced more turnovers over this stretch.
Availability is trending upward, but double-check the Golden State Warriors injury report before betting. Given the pace and volume of shots expected here, Golden State’s improved halfcourt defense is a real edge.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Matchup Breakdown
Both teams play fast, but Golden State has been better at controlling tempo at home. Atlanta will want to push pace, but if the Warriors limit turnovers and control the defensive glass, they can force the Hawks into a lot of second-half halfcourt possessions.
Shot profile favors Golden State. Atlanta allows the 5th-highest 3-point rate, and the Warriors are finally knocking them down again. The Hawks shoot a high rate of floaters and midrange jumpers, which isn’t the most efficient way to beat Golden State’s help defense.
Key matchup factors:
- Warriors +5.3 net rating in last 6 games
- Hawks allowing 119.8 PPG over last 10
- Golden State has won 7 of last 8 meetings at Chase
- Warriors +4.7 rebounding margin during current win streak
There’s also a rest edge here—Atlanta’s finishing a tough 3-in-4 on the West Coast. Golden State’s been home and rested since Thursday.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Predictions and Best Bets
This feels like a spot where Golden State can stretch the margin late. They’re healthy, focused, and playing with better structure, while the Hawks look tired and disorganized. I don’t love laying big numbers often, but -6.5 is short if Golden State brings intensity from the jump.
As for the total, it’s high—but not high enough to scare me off. Both teams play fast, shoot early in the clock, and are live-ball turnover prone. Add in some end-game fouling if it stays around 8-10 late, and I think the over still has value.
If you’re hunting derivatives, Warriors team total overs could be a buy spot, especially if the number floats around 120.
Best Bet: Warriors -6.5 (-109).
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