Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix-suns Picks and Predictions January 23rd 2026

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Phoenix closes its East Coast trip looking for a fourth straight win, and the timing is important because Jalen Green is back in the rotation. Even with his minutes being managed, the Suns’ scoring depth looks different when he’s available to take pressure off Devin Booker and keep the pace from dying when the bench units hit the floor.

Atlanta snapped a skid with a statement win, but the roster is still in flux. The Hawks are testing lineups after recent additions while dealing with injuries that affect spacing and rim protection. This is the type of matchup where the better-organized team usually wins the possession game.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Odds

TeamMoneylineSpreadTotal
Phoenix Suns-152-3 (-112)O 233.5 (-110)
Atlanta Hawks+128+3 (-108)U 233.5 (-110)

Phoenix Suns Betting Form

Phoenix has been winning even when it hasn’t looked perfect, and that’s a good sign for a road favorite in this range. The Suns can score in different ways, and Green’s return helps them sustain aggression without overextending Booker’s usage.

The biggest edge Phoenix brings is offensive structure. When they’re getting into sets early and not giving away live-ball turnovers, they can force Atlanta to defend multiple actions per possession, which is where breakdowns and fouls show up.

For recent results, splits, and matchup context, use the Phoenix Suns team page.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Form

Atlanta’s ceiling is real when the threes fall and the ball moves, but their floor has been tied to defensive connection. When they’re late on rotations or lose the glass, they give up comfortable looks and the game gets out of hand quickly.

Lineup uncertainty matters here. If Atlanta is missing key pieces again, it becomes harder to win the “clean possession” battle against a team that can punish mistakes with efficient half-court offense.

For form, home splits, and game logs, use the Atlanta Hawks team page.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Matchup Breakdown

This handicap is about shot quality and who controls tempo.

  • Phoenix’s edge: more reliable half-court scoring, especially if Green is able to take on real minutes and keep the second unit functional. Phoenix can also win without playing fast, which is valuable on the road.
  • Atlanta’s edge: variance through pace and threes. If the Hawks get hot early and force Phoenix into transition defense, the underdog can stay live deep into the fourth.
  • Swing factor: Phoenix’s ball security. If the Suns avoid gifting runouts, they should generate the cleaner looks over 48 minutes.

The total is playable either way depending on the script. If Phoenix controls and forces a half-court game, Atlanta’s scoring can flatten. If Atlanta pushes pace successfully, 233.5 is reachable.

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Phoenix Suns vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions and Best Bets

This is a fair “short road favorite” number, and I’m siding with Phoenix because the offense is more dependable possession-to-possession. Atlanta can absolutely win if it shoots well and wins transition, but Phoenix has more ways to keep scoring when the game tightens.

Best Bet: Suns -3 (-112)

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