Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Betting Tips - Nov. 20 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Betting Tips - Nov. 20 | 2025-26 NBA Season. [photo: Imagn]

The Atlanta Hawks look to return to the win column when they face the injury-riddled San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta, which saw its five-game winning run end two nights ago in Detroit, hopes to take advantage of the Spurs’ injury woes. Trae Young (knee) is out, but the Hawks have Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels.

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Meanwhile, the Spurs will again not have Victor Wembanyama (calf), Stephon Castle (hip), Dylan Harper (calf) and Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring). They will unsurprisingly rely on De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson to keep them afloat. The Spurs are on a two-game winning run, but it has come against two struggling Western Conference teams.

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Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Hawks (-105) vs. Spurs (-115)

Odds: Hawks (+1.5 -115) vs. Spurs (-1.5 -105)

Total (O/U): Hawks (o231.5 -108) vs. Spurs (u231.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.


Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs preview

The Atlanta Hawks are not without injury problems as Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Zaccharie Risacher (hip) are both questionable. Even with them and Young out, they have been playing fairly well. During their five-game winning run, they had victories against the LA Lakers, LA Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. So, although dealing with injuries, they remain formidable.

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Jalen Johnson has proven that he can lead the Hawks without Young. This season, he is averaging 22.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Despite opponents focusing on him on defense, he is shooting 57.4%, including 38.1% from deep, both career-high numbers.

Hawks coach Quin Snyder will lean heavily on him against the Spurs.

De’Aaron Fox has stepped up amid the San Antonio Spurs’ injury problems. Over the past two games, he is averaging 26.0 ppg, 8.0 apg and 2.3 rpg. During that stretch, “Swipa” has been efficient, making 50.0% shots, including 45.8% from 3-point distance.

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The Spurs are going only as far as the point guard can take them.

San Antonio could also hope for another spark from Harrison Barnes, who has delivered clutch performances. A total team effort is needed by the hobbled team to defend its home court.


Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs predicted starting lineups

Hawks

PG: Vit Krejci | SG: Dyson Daniels | SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker | PF: Jalen Johnson | C: Onyeka Okongwu

Spurs

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PG: De’Aaron Fox | SG: Devin Vassell | SF: Julian Champagnie | PF: Harrison Barnes | C: Luke Kornet


Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs betting tips

De’Aaron Fox has been stellar, particularly in the Spurs’ last three games. Without the Wemby and Castle, Fox will unexpectedly get more attention on defense. Dyson Daniels could help prevent the lefty guard from topping his 25.5 (O/U) points prop.

Over his past five games, Jalen Johnson is averaging 24.2 ppg, 11.2 rpg and 9.2 apg. Against the hobbled Spurs, expect Johnson to fill up the stat sheet again and top his (38.5 O/U) combined points, rebounds and assist props.

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Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs prediction

The San Antonio Spurs are at home, but their only wins after Wembanyama’s injury came against the Sacramento Kings (3-12) and the Memphis Grizzlies (4-11).

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are on the road, but they aren't as banged up as the home team. Jalen Johnson is a versatile star who can cover up some of the injured players’ production. Atlanta likely rolls to a road win on Thursday.

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