Prop Bets: Phoenix Suns VS Atlanta Hawks 2025-07-13
Hawks vs. Suns: A Desert Mirage or a Hawks’ Haven?
The Atlanta Hawks, fresh off a 21-point drubbing by the Suns’ summer league counterparts (who are these guys?), now face Phoenix in a game where they’re 4.5-point underdogs at Fanatics. Let’s break this down with the precision of a summer-league player dodging a defender in the final seconds.
The Numbers That Won’t Save You
- Moneyline: Hawks at +260 (Fanatics), Suns at -520. Implied probabilities? The Hawks have a 33.3% chance to win (per +260 odds), while the Suns? A 84% "probability" (per -520). Translation: Bet the Hawks only if you believe in miracles and free throw luck like Kobe Bufkin’s 15-for-15 performance last game.
- Spread: Hawks are -3.5 to -4.5 underdogs. If you’re feeling spicy, take the Suns +4.5 at Fanatics (odds: 1.87). The Hawks’ frontcourt (Asa Newell, Eli Ndaiye) faces a brick wall in Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn—think of it as the NBA’s version of trying to dunk on a brick.
- Total: 184.0-184.5 (bookmakers). With Bufkin’s 29-point eruption last game and the Suns’ backcourt (Koby Brea, Boogie Ellis) ready to shred, this could be a shootout. Take the Over if you’ve forgotten how many times Bufkin missed shots in that same game.
Player Props to Gamble On
- Kobe Bufkin (Hawks): Will he hit 10+ 3-pointers? Unlikely, but his 20.5-point over/under is a bloodbath waiting to happen. Bet the over if you’ve got a death wish.
- Boogie Ellis (Suns): If he hits 6+ 3s, the Hawks’ summer league hopes go up in smoke.
Prediction
The Hawks are like a GPS in the desert—confused, lost, and doomed to fail. The Suns, fresh off a 21-point win, are favorites for a reason. But if Bufkin can replicate his free-throw clinic (and ignore his 0-for-10 3-pointers from last game), maybe Atlanta pulls off a 4-point upset.
Final Score Prediction: Phoenix Suns 98, Atlanta Hawks 94.
Why? Because the Hawks’ "rebound" strategy is as solid as a summer-league contract.
Bet the Suns -4.5 unless you’re a masochist with a love for chaos. 🏀🔥
Created: July 13, 2025, 7:26 p.m. GMT