Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Hawks will host the Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 2 and have a record of 24-20, while the Hawks are 10th in the East and have a record of 18-26.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Mavericks are 8th in the West and have a losing streak of 3, while the Hawks are 3rd in the Southeast and have also lost 3 straight.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Mavericks and Hawks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Hawks have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Mavericks went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 236 points per game.
- Across the Mavericks last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Across the Hawks last ten home games, the team averaged 116 points per game while allowing 125. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-8, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas is favored by 2 points in today’s game against the Hawks. The Mavericks have been favored in 25 of their 44 games this season and have gone 17-8 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +5.4 points per game.
The Mavericks have lost three straight games and are 24-20 overall, which is good for 8th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 18-16 and 7-5 against teams in the Southwest Division.
This season, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 23-21, including going 12-8 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three games and have an average ATS scoring differential of -2.6 points per game on the road.
Dallas’ O/U record for the season is 24-20, and their last three games have gone under the betting line. This year, their games have averaged 235.8 points per game compared to today’s line of 243.5.
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Suns by a score of 132-109. The O/U line for that game was 241.5 points, and Dallas was a 2.5-point underdog heading into the game.
This season, the Mavericks are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, averaging 15.2 made threes per game (3rd). They are also 2nd in three-point attempts at 41.1 per game.
In terms of overall scoring, Dallas is 8th in the league at 118.1 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly higher at home (119.8) compared to on the road (116.0).
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Mavericks are 17th in the NBA at 47%. They are also 14th in true shooting percentage.
At present, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 20th, allowing 117.8 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.5% from downtown.
Today, the Hawks are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they take on the Mavericks. In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Warriors by a score of 134-112. The O/U line for that game was 235 points.
As the underdog, the Hawks are 6-16 straight-up and 6-16 against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 3-11 in their last 14 games. On average, they have been outscored by 6 points per game as the underdog.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 23-21, and their games have averaged 242.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 243.5, and 30 of their games have had lower over/under lines than that.
On the season, the Hawks are 18-26 and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 12-20 and 6-6 in non-conference games.
For the season, the Hawks are 11-33 against the spread, including a 4-16 ATS record at home. Their average scoring differential at home is -3.3 points per game.
So far this season, the Hawks have been a top-10 scoring team, averaging 119.6 points per game. However, they have been held below the NBA scoring average in 43.2% of their games. In terms of scoring at home, Atlanta is 9th in the league, averaging 120.3 points per contest.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 7th in the NBA in made threes per game at 13.7. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league, averaging 101.2 possessions per game.
Overall, the Hawks have been an efficient offensive team this season, ranking 19th in true shooting percentage. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 23rd in the league at 46%.
At present, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 28th, allowing 122.7 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.7% from downtown.
Despite being 2 point underdogs, we predict the Hawks to come out on top with a final score of 114-111.
Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- We like the Hawks on the moneyline (+108)
- The Hawks are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Clint Capela – Calf – Questionable
- Wesley Matthews – Calf – Questionable
- Trae Young – Concussion – Questionable
- De’Andre Hunter – Knee – Out
- Bruno Fernando – Back – Questionable
- Vít Krejčí – Shoulder – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dwight Powell – Eye – Out
- Kyrie Irving – Thumb – Questionable
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Probable
