Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Predictions

Reserve minutes could decide the spread

San Antonio is a -290 home favorite, while Atlanta is +235. The Spurs are also favored by 7.5 points, with the total at 227.5. Those prices are difficult to support when neither team's starters nor playing time have been confirmed.

Atlanta Hawks On SI reported that Atlanta held Memphis to 22 points while its starters were on the court in the preseason opener. Memphis outscored the Hawks 49-26 in the second quarter after Atlanta turned to its reserves. A similar rotation change against San Antonio could quickly affect the spread and total.

CJ McCollum and Luguentz Dort missed Atlanta's opener, and their status for this game wasn't confirmed. That uncertainty also leaves too little evidence to back Atlanta at +7.5 or +235.

Prediction and betting view

The SPF price identifies San Antonio as the likely winner. Without confirmed lineups or minutes, however, the moneyline, spread and total are all passes.