The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, October 25 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks will enter the game on the back of a 111-107 win over the Orlando Magic that saw Trae Young drop 25 points, 1 rebounds, and six assists. On the other hand, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were crowned the NBA champions in 2024-25 season, recorded back-to-back wins.
Both teams will aim to extend their winning streak, but considering the form and dominance of the OKC Thunder, they come off as real threats for the Hawks.
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
TV: NBA TV, Fubo
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
| Picks | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O 33.5 Points | -118 | -110 |
| Trae Young O 24.5 Points | -110 | -125 |
| Total Points U 238.5 | -110 | -110 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entered the 2025-26 season on the back of a scoring title, an MVP title, a Finals MVP title as well as an Championship. In the first two games of the ongoing season, SGA scored 35 points and 45 points, respectively. Scoring 33.5 doesn’t seem to be a big deal for him, and this makes it a safe bet.
Trae Young is averaging 23.5 points per game this NBA season. In the first two games, he dropped 22 points, and 25 points respectively. He would be expected to push beyond the Thunder’s elite defense and post over 24.5 points.
While the OKC Thunder have produced high-scoring games, the totals for Hawks’ in the ongoing season have been decent. Considering Thunder’s offensive prowess this season, we can expect the upcoming game to be a high-scoring affair. However, the Hawks are expected to take a cautious approach against the Thunder, and hence, the scoring total could be under 238.5 points.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a memorable 2024-25 season, and while some were expecting them to not continue their momentum in the ongoing season, it isn’t truly the case with the reigning champions. They are as energetic as ever, producing back-to-back overtime thrillers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dropping mammoth scores for his team, and is definitely a threat to all other players. It seems that they are aiming to repeat their previous season’s heroics.
The Atlanta Hawks, on the other hand, began the season with a 138-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors. However, they quickly bounced back from the defeat and took down the Orlando Magic to record their first win of the season.
During the offseason, they signed the top free agent on the market, while signing former Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. In the first two games, he dropped a combined 29 points for the Hawks, and we can expect him to improve gradually and post another decent performance.
The upcoming game is expected to be a close-contested match, and the Thunder are expected to take an edger over their rivals.
Predictions: OKC Thunder to Win
The moneyline and spread show the Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites in the Saturday-night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Sourced from FanDuel)
| Moneyline | Spread | Total Points | |
| Atlanta Hawks | +215 | +6.5 (-110) | O 238.5 (-110) |
| OKC Thunder | -260 | -6.5 (-110) | U 238.5 (-110) |
Given below are the over/under and best player bets for the Atlanta Hawks and the OKC Thunder, as per odds from FanDuel.
| Over/Under Bets | Over | Under |
| Jalen Johnson 17.5 Points | -122 | -108 |
| Onyeka Okongwu 13.5 Points | -112 | -118 |
| N Alexander-Walker 17.5 (Pts+Rb+Ast) | -102 | -130 |
Trae Young to Hit 4+ 3PM: +158
Jalen Johnson to Record 10+ Rebounds: +126
Dyson Daniels to Record 6+ Assists: +480
| Over/Under Bets | Over | Under |
| Chet Holmgren 19.5 Points | -110 | -120 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein 10.5 Rebounds | -102 | -130 |
| Cason Wallace 2.5 Assists | -182 | -162 |
Cason Wallace 2+ Steals: -146
Luguentz Dart to hit 4+ 3PM: +260
Aaron Wiggins to Score 15+ Points: -128
The over/under for total points in the Celtics-76ers game is set at 238.5.
The Thunder are favorites to win by a 6.5 Point margin.
The Thunder are favorites with a moneyline of -260, while the Thunder are underdogs at +215.
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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