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    OKC Thunder will play in front of its own crowd for the first time this season during a match against Atlanta on Sunday at 6 p.m.

    OKC (2-0) remained undefeated on Saturday with a 114-95 victory over Chicago. Chet Holmgren led the way with 21 points, 16 rebounds and two blocks.

    Atlanta (2-0) is also perfect so far. The Hawks are led by former Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young, who is averaging 34 points and 11 assists through two games.

    Here’s a preview of the match, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

    More: Chet Holmgren and OKC Thunder roll past Bulls in Alex Caruso’s return to Chicago

    Thunder vs. Hawks prediction, picks

    Justin Martinez: Thunder 113, Hawks 102

    Atlanta’s offense is currently on fire thanks to Young, who is averaging 34 points and 11 assists in two games. But OKC has not yet allowed any team to score more than 100 points this season. And while I think Atlanta will reach that threshold, it won’t be by much. Young will be harassed all night by elite perimeter guards like Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, and OKC will win at home and improve to 3-0.

    More: How Alex Caruso lives up to his reputation at OKC Thunder: ‘His fingerprints are on everything’

    Thunder vs. Hawks odds

    Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Saturday, October 26

    Chances: Thunder with 9.5

    Top/bottom: 232.5

    Moneyline: Thunder -450 | Hawks +350

    More: OKC Thunder schedule: dates, times, TV channels for the 2024-2025 NBA season

    Thunder vs. Hawks injury updates

    Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (left hand fracture) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee operation) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring injury) is out. Kenrich Williams (right knee surgery) is out.

    Hawks: De’Andre Hunter (right knee inflammation) is questionable. Dominick Barlow (not with team) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (right hamstring tendinopathy) is out. Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder subluxation) is out. Seth Lundy (sprained left ankle) is out. Cody Zeller (not with team) is out.

    More: We simulated OKC’s 2024-2025 season in ‘NBA 2K25.’ Can the Thunder win a championship?

    Projected Thunder starting lineup

    (With seasonal averages)

    • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3 steals
    • Cason Wallace: 6.5 points, 5 rebounds and 2.5 steals
    • Lu Dort: 6 points, 2 rebounds and 1.5 steals
    • Jalen Williams: 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5.5 assists
    • Chet Holmgren: 23 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks

    More: How the OKC Thunder roster was built to protect the King: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

    Projected Hawks starting lineup

    • Trae Jong: 34 points, 11 assists and 2.5 steals
    • Dyson Daniels: 16.5 points, 3.5 steals and 1.5 blocks
    • Zacharie Risacher: 6 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists
    • Jalen Johnson: 13.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals
    • Clint Capela: 6 points, 7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks

    More: OKC Thunder ‘far superior’ to Denver Nuggets and more quick thoughts on the NBA season opener

    How Thunder vs. Hawks to watch

    OKC will host Atlanta on FanDuel Sports Network on Sunday, October 27 at 6:00 PM.

    More: OKC Thunder will air on FanDuel Sports Network for the 2024-2025 season

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