Hawks vs. Suns Prediction: Phoenix to Win, Kevin Durant Projected for Big Game in Thursday's NBA Matchup [1/9/2025]

The Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks will lock horns in NBA action at Footprint Center on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

The Suns, who have the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, will face off against the Hawks, who feature Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Atlanta-Phoenix game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Suns with a win probability of 68% and the Hawks with 32%."

For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hawks vs. Suns predictions page.

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Hawks vs. Suns Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's matchup between the Suns and Hawks at Footprint Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns
• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Footprint Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Suns and Hawks gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Hawks vs. Suns matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Hawks vs. Suns Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Hawks and Suns 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Suns a 68% chance of beating the Hawks. Our predicted final score has the Suns winning 121-115.

According to our model, the Hawks (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 238.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.

Hawks vs. Suns Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hawks	Suns
Spread	+5.5 (-105)	-5.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+200	-240
Total	o238.5 (-110)	u238.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hawks vs. Suns Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Hawks vs. Suns matchup is on the spread.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Hawks vs. Suns Player Props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on the Hawks vs. Suns game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Footprint Center.

Trae Young is expected to lead the Hawks in scoring, while Kevin Durant is projected to be the top scorer for the Suns.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Suns, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Hawks on Thursday.

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