Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the 45-30 Dallas Mavericks (-680) will host the 36-40 Atlanta Hawks (+479) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 230 points.
TV coverage of this game will be provided by WFAA, and it will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Hawks are averaging 135 points per game, compared to the Mavericks at 133. These figures have led to Atlanta posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Hawks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Today, the Hawks are 12.5-point underdogs against the Mavericks. This season, Atlanta has been the underdog in 35 of their 76 games and have gone 12-23 in those games. As the underdog, their average scoring margin is -5.2 points per game.
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Pistons by a score of 121-113. Atlanta was favored by 12 points in that game, and the combined scoring total of 234 was well above the O/U line of 223.5.
Against the spread, the Hawks are 28-48 overall and 13-24 on the road. Atlanta has failed to cover the spread in their last two road games and have an ATS record of 15-26 as the underdog.
For the season, the Hawks are 36-40 and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-27 and 14-13 against the West.
This season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 42-34, and their games have averaged 239.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 230, and their games have averaged 235.8 points.
So far this season, the Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.1 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. However, on the road, they are averaging 115.6 points per game.
The Hawks are 6th in the NBA in pace at 100 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 19th in the league at 46%. When it comes to two-point shooting, Atlanta is 20th in the NBA with a 53% conversion rate.
From three-point range, the Hawks are 6th in the league in made threes per game at 13.8. However, they are only shooting 36% from beyond the arc, which is 14th in the NBA.
Coming into the game, the Hawks’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 27th in the league at 120.2 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.5% from downtown.
Dallas is favored by 11.5 points in today’s game against the Hawks. This season, the Mavericks have been favored in 46 of their 75 games and have a record of 34-12 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 29-17 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Mavericks are 35-40, and their games have averaged 234.6 points per game. Today’s line is set at 230, and 59 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Warriors by a score of 104-100. The O/U line for that game was 232, and Dallas was favored by 1 point. This loss dropped them to 45-30 on the season.
In the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 5th place. Within the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place with a record of 10-5 against division opponents. Against the Western Conference, they are 29-20.
For the season, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 43-32, going 18-19 ATS at home and 25-13 ATS on the road. However, they have covered the spread in their last four home games.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Mavericks are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 118.5 points per game (6th). At home, they have been even better, averaging 119.3 points per game (7th).
One of the keys to Dallas’ offensive success has been their three-point shooting. They are 2nd in the league in both three-point attempts (39.4) and makes (14.7). Overall, they are 11th in field goal percentage (48%).
When it comes to pace, the Mavericks are 11th in the league at 99.4 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 19th in the NBA with 25.8 per game.
Defensively, the Mavericks come into today’s game ranked 20th in the NBA at 116.1 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 14th in the league over their last three games. Inside the arc, the Mavericks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.8% and 36.8% from three-point territory.
The Mavericks enter this game as 11.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 116-112.
Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Josh Green – Ankle – Out
- Greg Brown III – Personal – Out
- Dereck Lively II – Leg – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Finger – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
