Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-124) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+103) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Nets are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under is 224.5.
Brooklyn (22-36) is 11th in the East, while Atlanta (26-32) is 10th. The Hawks have won two straight games.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Nets are averaging 127 points per game, compared to the Hawks at 122. These figures have led to Brooklyn posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Hawks offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 124. Atlanta posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 3-7 ATS.
- Across their ten previous home games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
- Brooklyn has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
As the underdog, the Hawks are looking to extend their ATS win streak to three games. So far this season, they have gone 8-17 ATS as the underdog and have an ATS record of 9-18 on the road.
On the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 31-27, and their last two games have gone under. Today’s O/U line is set at 224.5, which is lower than their season average of 240.5.
In their last game, the Hawks defeated the Jazz by a score of 124-97. They were favored by 2 points going into the game and have now won two straight games. This win improved their overall record to 26-32, which is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference.
On average, the Hawks’ games have finished with a combined score of 244 points. This is higher than today’s O/U line of 224.5.
Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Hawks are 15-24 compared to 11-8 in non-conference games. In the Southeast Division, they are currently in 3rd place.
In terms of scoring, the Hawks are 4th in the NBA, averaging 121.2 points per game. However, they are slightly better at home, where they average 123.5 points compared to 118.4 on the road. They have outscored the NBA average in 63.8% of their games.
When it comes to shooting, the Hawks are 21st in field goal percentage at 46%. However, they are 6th in three-point shooting, hitting 36% of their attempts. From two-point range, they are 20th in the league.
Atlanta is one of the most up-tempo teams in the NBA, ranking 4th in pace at 101.4 possessions per game. They are also 3rd in free throw attempts and 1st in offensive rebounds.
Defensively, the Hawks come into today’s game ranked 29th in the NBA at 122.9 points per game allowed. However, they have shown signs of improvements lately, ranking 23rd in the league over their last three games. Inside the arc, the Hawks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.5% and 39.0% from three-point territory.
Brooklyn’s last game was a 108-81 loss to the Magic. They were 6.5-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line was 209 points, and the teams combined to score 189 points.
The Nets are favored by 1.5 points today and have gone 3-0 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +9 points per game. Their ATS record as the favorite is 11-7.
This season, the Nets have been favored in 18 of their 58 games. As the favorite, they are 13-5 straight-up and 11-7 ATS. As the underdog, they are 9-31 straight-up and 14-23 ATS.
On the season, Brooklyn is 26-32 on the O/U, and the under has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line is set at 224.5, and their games have averaged 226.8 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 22-36. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 14-19 and 2-8 against the Atlantic Division. At home, the Nets are 13-17 compared to 9-19 on the road.
At home, the Nets are averaging 114.0 points per game this season, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 24th in the league at 111.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 28th at 45%.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 97.5 possessions per game.
From beyond the arc, the Nets are 8th in the NBA in both three-point attempts and makes. They are shooting 36% from deep, which is 18th in the league. In terms of assists, Brooklyn is 15th at 26.5 per game.
On average, the Brooklyn defense is giving up 114.8 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12 turnovers per game, which is 7th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 15th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.
The Nets enter this game as 1.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 105-104.
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+1.5)
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Cam Thomas – Ankle – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Trent Forrest – Ineligible – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
