San Antonio Spurs at Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Picks, and Odds Movement for December 19 2025

By: Devin Erickson-Sheehy Published 12/19/2025, 09:09 AM ET
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San Antonio Spurs vs Atlanta Hawks picks take center stage on a busy Friday NBA slate, and this is a matchup where recent history, market behavior and matchup-specific data all point in a clear direction. With both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back and offensive efficiency driving results, this is a spot I have circled while building out my card of NBA picks and NBA predictions.

TLDR - Picks and Prediction

  • Spread Pick: Spurs -3
  • Total Pick: Over 241
  • Projected Final Score: Spurs 124, Hawks 120
  • San Antonio has won each of the last three meetings with Atlanta.
  • The Spurs earned a 135-126 home win over the Hawks on November 20.
  • Atlanta’s last five games have gone over the total.
  • The Hawks have allowed the fourth-most points per game to opposing point guards this season.
  • De’Aaron Fox scored 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the first meeting with Atlanta.

Odds and Line Movement

Current Odds

Team Spread Total
San Antonio -3 241
Atlanta +3 241

Line Movement - Spread

Date Time San Antonio Atlanta
12/18 11:10PM -1 +1
12/18 11:15PM -1.5 +1.5
12/18 11:27PM -2 +2
12/19 08:27AM -3 +3

Line Movement - Total

Date Time Over Under
12/18 11:00PM 242 242
12/18 11:46PM 241 241
12/19 12:33AM 241 241

San Antonio vs Atlanta Game Preview and Analysis

San Antonio has quietly controlled this matchup, winning three straight meetings with Atlanta, including a 135-126 victory on November 20. Victor Wembanyama did not play in that contest, but he is expected to be available here, which materially raises San Antonio’s offensive ceiling and rim pressure.

Both teams are coming off back-to-back situations, but the quality of those performances matters. The Spurs handled business against Washington, while Atlanta was run out of the gym by Charlotte. Trae Young returned to the Hawks’ lineup on Thursday after a month-long absence, but the timing was rough and the results reflected it. While Young’s presence helps Atlanta’s offensive creation, it does little to address defensive issues that have plagued this roster all season.

This matchup sets up particularly well for De’Aaron Fox, who had a relatively quiet night in San Antonio’s 119-94 win over Washington but should be featured more heavily here. Atlanta has struggled mightily against opposing point guards, and Fox already proved he can exploit this defense by scoring 26 points in the first meeting. With Young back on the floor, the Hawks may trade baskets more efficiently, but that style plays directly into an elevated pace and scoring environment.

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Key Injuries and Notes for SA and ATL

  • SA: Victor Wembanyama is expected to be available after missing the first meeting.
  • ATL: Trae Young returned Thursday following a month-long absence.
  • Both teams are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Final Score Prediction

San Antonio Spurs 124, Atlanta Hawks 120

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ATS and Total Picks

  • Against the Spread: Spurs -3
  • Total: Over 241
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