Washington at Atlanta

The Washington Wizards are the last team in the league. They’re once again in familiar territory when it comes to finding the win column, as they are 0-9 entering tonight's contest in Atlanta. All that does is prop-up the number here beyond what is reasonable. After all, what gambler wants any part of a team that has failed to win a single game? I guess I'm in the minority because nearly two-thirds of the public has dropped cash on the home-standing Hawks at 0-5 ATS in their last five vs. such teams. Atlanta misses Joe Johnson who was not only their leading scorer a year ago but a stat stuffer, contributing in many ways. The Hawks have been in the 80s in five of their last seven games, and I don't see their pedal going to the medal against the 0-9 Wizards. Washington has lost six games by 7 points or less, and are 6-2 ATS on the road. They’re not getting blown out in games. The Hawks are disinterested at home vs. a team with a losing road record, at 0-5 ATS in their last five. Also, under head coach Larry Drew, the Hawks are 17-33 ATS after back-to-back wins. Take the points and play on Washington.