Net rating is the difference between offensive and defensive ratings points per 100 possessions. Atlanta is just seventh at 3.5. The Wiz are tops in offense getting 108.6 points per 100 possessions to just 104 for Atlanta. The teams are a bit closer on the defensive end with Washington allowing 99.4 points per 100 possessions to the Hawks 100.5.After a 32-10-2 start to the season, the Hawks are just 19-26 against the spread. This includes 3-8 the last 11 with four of the setbacks by at least 10.5 to the number.
Washington is 8-1 their last nine. In their last seven games, their margin of cover is 9.21. Some call this stat the sweat barometer.Washington has gone over 8-2 with seven by five or more points and five by at least 9.5, In fact three have exceeded the total by 21.5 or more.Spread trends (all records against the spread): Atlanta 3-13 Conference Semifinals games, 33-16 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, 29-14 on one day rest.Washington is 6-23 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. 8-18 to Southeast division.Over/under angles: Washington over 6-0 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. The series has gone over 6-of-7.
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