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Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: Jan. 27 Washington Wizards

By Andrew Snyder

Nov 30, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Hawks 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Hawks 109-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) talks with Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) talks with Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Prediction

This will be the first time I’ve picked against the Hawks all season. The optimism train will remain idling in the station for at least one day. The Wizards, much like Hansel, are so hot right now. I don’t like how Atlanta matches up with the Wall, Beal, Porter triumvirate.

Daily Fantasy Basketball Projections by numberFire

Despite Atlanta’s clear advantage down low, I think Washington wins in a closely contested game. The projections from numberFire.com disagree, giving Atlanta a 64.57 percent chance to win. I’m still trying to understand how the robots think. Maybe next week.

A Washington win would give the Wizards a 2-1 advantage in the season series, making things interesting if tiebreakers are needed late in the season. Of course, even if Atlanta loses they’ll still have to play the Wizards one more time before the end of the season.

What’s better than a Southeast Division showdown on a Friday night in Atlanta?

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Who: Washington Wizards (25-20) @ Atlanta Hawks (27-19) 

When: 8:00 PM EST, Friday, January 27th, 2017

Where: Phillips Arena

How: Fox Sports Southeast 

Prediction: Wizards 102 Hawks 97

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