Suns vs. Hawks Prediction and Odds for January 14: Will KD, Booker Keep New Winning Streak Alive?

The Phoenix Suns (19-19) are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks (19-19) in a matchup between two teams trying to escape the clutches of mediocrity on Tuesday.

The Suns won three straight games, the first of those against the Hawks on Jan. 9, immediately after going on a terrible losing streak. They are still adjusting to life with their new starting lineup, which has seen Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal relegated to the bench for Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee.

The Hawks haven’t played since they met the Suns five days ago, making them the far more rested team. They lost four of their last five but are also 10-7 at home, while the Suns are just 6-11 out of their building.

Here, we will break down and pick our favorite betting odds for the Suns vs. Hawks showdown.

Suns vs. Hawks Betting Odds for Tuesday, January 14

The Suns are a league-worst 13-24-1 (35.1 percent) against the spread, 7-10 (41.2 percent) ATS on the road, and 8-15-1 (34.8 percent) ATS as a favorite.

The Hawks are 15-23 (39.5 percent) ATS, 7-10 (41.2 percent) ATS at home, and 11-11 (50 percent) ATS as an underdog.

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Suns vs. Hawks Prediction

Phoenix Suns Preview

The Suns’ days of early prominence are over. Mike Budenholzer, in his first season with the team, made impactful changes to the team’s offensive and defensive approaches, but those have now paled in comparison to the deteriorating chemistry of the roster.

Beal never quite fit with what the Suns wanted to do, while Nurkic has been disgruntled for a long time and seems to be inevitably on his way out of town before the trade deadline.

The front office’s decision to sign Tyus Jones, long one of the best backup point guards in the NBA, during the offseason finally inserted the on-ball orchestrator the team had missed since Chris Paul left town. At the same time, it removed them of defensive size and a player who could force opposing teams to guard him honestly beyond the three-point line (although to his credit, Jones shot 42 percent from deep).

Devin Booker also hasn’t quite played to his usual level, and the team as a whole has given fewer sustained efforts as the season progressed.

Phoenix is 10th in offensive and 22nd in defensive rating, wrestling in a net rating of -1.4 (19th). Those sink to 12th in offensive and 28th in defensive rating on the road, along with a net rating of -5.5 (24th). 

Phoenix is also 19th in rebound rate and applies very little rim pressure, ranking 29th in points in the paint per game and thereby allowing their opponents to deploy switch-heavy lineups that are more effective on the perimeter.

The Suns had two players, Beal and Grayson Allen, score at least 23 points off the bench each when they played the Hawks less than a week ago. They won 123-115 despite Kevin Durant leading the starters with 23 points and Booker only going 9-21 from the field (0-8 from three). 

Atlanta also shot 15-32 (46.9 percent) from deep, furthering Phoenix’s defensive woes on the perimeter, although Trae Young led the team with just 21 points.

Atlanta Hawks Preview

Turning the page, the Hawks find themselves in a familiar spot—ninth place in the Eastern Conference. No matter what changes are made to their philosophy, coaching staff, roster, or rotation, they seem destined to fight for the Play-In Tournament every year.

Realistically, even getting to .500 can be seen as overachieving. The Hawks are 18th in offensive and 21st in defensive rating, giving them a net rating of -2.6 (21st). That improves ever-so-slightly to -1.5 (20th) at home, but is troubling given they have a negative point differential coupled with a winning record at home.

Trae Young’s lack of size has long been an issue for Atlanta. That’s why the ascension of fellow guard and defensive star Dyson Daniels was such a positive revelation early in the season.

While Daniels is a terrific disruptor and on-ball defender, he alone hasn’t been able to make up for his teammates’ defensive limitations. As a result, the Hawks rank 21st in points in the paint allowed per game and are dead last in three-point percentage allowed (38.4).

The Georgians are also down their most versatile defender, secondary playmaker, and 20-point-per-game scorer, Jalen Johnson, who is dealing with a shoulder issue. Johnson also did not play in the Hawks’ last meeting with the Suns and has been out since Jan. 3.

Where Atlanta could find success is inside the painted area. The Suns allowed the third-most points per game to opposing centers and are 18th in points in the paint allowed per game, largely supported by their slow pace of play that limits total possessions.

Young is questionable for this game with an Achilles issue and illness. He has been great in 2025, averaging 25.6 points and 11.8 assists across five games, but also registering his worst game of the new year against Phoenix.

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Suns vs. Hawks Betting Pick

• Suns vs. Hawks pick: Hawks +3.5 (-105) at BetMGM

Both of these teams have plenty to work on if they want to legitimately ascend into more meaningful long-term conversations. The Suns’ roster talent makes them more likely to do so, but the Hawks have a star player and a bunch of guys who can put the ball in the hole.

Phoenix has been terrible on the road but has the recent advantage of beating Atlanta. Meanwhile, the home team is more rested but could be with a diminished version of Young, if he even plays at all.

The Suns have consistently disappointed at nearly every turn all season. They have a clear matchup advantage from beyond the arc, yet we don’t trust them to push their winning streak to four games against a team with more rest and that has found ways to win games at home.

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How to Watch Suns vs. Hawks on 1/14/25

• When: Tuesday, January 14 @ 7:30 p.m. ET

• Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

• TV: NBA League Pass

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