Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Predictions

Inside the Wizards staff gives you their predictions and analysis for the game against the Atlanta Hawks.

SI Editorial | Nov 25, 2023

Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Predictions /

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The Washington Wizards (2-13) return home to play the Atlanta Hawks (7-7) at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM EST.

Eight straight losses and counting for the Wizards as they will try and stop that losing streak tonight against the Hawks.

The first time these two teams played Atlanta came out on top 130-121.

Let's see how the Inside the Wizards staff views the game tonight.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball around Washington Wizards center Mike Muscala (35) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. — Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball around Washington Wizards center Mike Muscala (35) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena / Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Gage Sheets: Hawks 147 Wizards 141

Rebounding was a huge disparity last time these two teams played with the Hawks owning the boards 57-35.

The difference from then was that Washington's best rebounder center Daniel Gafford was out, so it should be closer this time.

Eventually Atlanta will make the plays and the Wizards losing streak will grow.

With Washington rookie Bilal Coulibaly injured you have to ask, who is going to guard Hawks All-Star Trae Young down the stretch?

Until someone for Washington proves they can make the right decisions in crunch time of games it's going to be very hard to beat anyone.

I do see improvements, but not enough to take this Wizards team serious.

Darrell Owens: Hawks 130, Wizards 120

The Washington Wizards (2-13) are facing the Atlanta Hawks (7-7) in their only game at home before a three-game road trip. This game will be the second of four matchups between Atlanta & Washington this season. The Atlanta lead season series is tied 1-0. The Wizards lost Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks 131-128. The Wizards are currently in a eight-game losing streak.

This Wizards losing streak feels like there is no end in sight. In the last game versus the Bucks, it felt like there was a chance but once again, the Wizards could not close the game out. Not being consistent is plaguing this team and I really feel like there’s no stopping the bleeding anytime soon. I got the Hawks winning this one and another strong performance from Trae Young is on the horizon.