There is full-fledged optimism surrounding the Atlanta Hawks as the 2019-20 season approaches and it is easy to see the rationale for it. Travis Schlenk has constructed an intriguing corps, headlined by Trae Young and John Collins, and the future is obscenely bright for a group that also includes Kevin Huerter, De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish. For the 2019-20 season only, though, expectations are tempered, with most outlets projecting the Hawks for a win total in the low-to-mid 30’s at this (very) early juncture.
However, the good folks at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas released some intriguing betting odds in late July and one particular number seemed to jump out to many Hawks supporters.