The Atlanta Hawks head into Washington on Tuesday aiming to extend the Wizards’ miserable start to the NBA season. With the Wizards mired in a brutal 14-game losing streak and the Hawks finding a rhythm even without Trae Young, this showdown in the nation’s capital could be even more lopsided than the betting markets suggest. Before tip-off from Washington, you can find my Hawks vs Wizards prediction below.
Our Hawks vs Wizards Pick
- Pick: Hawks –10.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Injury drama for Atlanta: Trae Young remains out with a right MCL sprain. Luke Kennard’s hip issue has him questionable for this game and also clouds the Hawks’ rotation. They will need to find a way to continue scoring without their top offensive weapon on the floor.
- Washington’s health concerns: The Wizards could be without Tre Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, and Kyshawn George. The Wizards have struggled when healthy and could struggle even more if they have to replace members of their rotation.
- Hawks leaning on Jalen Johnson: With Young out, Jalen Johnson has taken over for the Hawks. He’s averaging 22.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game and recently flirted with a triple-double in a win over Charlotte. He is making a serious case to be the league's Most Improved Player this year.
- Wizards in crisis mode: Washington is just 1–15 this season, giving up a league-worst 129.1 points per game. This has the potential to be one of the worst teams in the history of the league if things don't change in a hurry.
- NBA Cup implications: This contest counts in NBA Cup group play, giving added incentive for the Hawks to score a decisive win.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first of four meetings scheduled between these Southeast Division rivals this year.
- Atlanta is 9-9 against the spread so far this season.
- Washington is an NBA-worst 4-12 against the spread going into this game.
- Atlanta is also 9-9 in the over/under market for the year.
- Washington has had 10 of their first 16 games this season go over their totals.
Hawks vs Wizards Model Projection
Score Projection: Hawks 124 – Wizards 112
Win Probability: Hawks 84%, Wizards 16%
Final Thoughts
The Wizards are in a complete tailspin at this point in the season. Atlanta should win big in this game, especially in NBA Cup play, where point differential is something that they will be chasing late in the game. I'll go with Atlanta to win by double-digits here and for the Wizards to drop to an impressively bad 1-16 for the year.
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