The Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks will face off in NBA action Thursday at American Airlines Center. Let's look at this from a betting perspective and decide on the best bet for this game. Hawks vs. Mavericks predictions.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently won against the Pistons and Bulls, but lost to the Bucks. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Dejounte Murray is averaging 22.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, and Bogdan Bogdanovic is averaging 17 points and 3.5 rebounds. Jalen Johnson became the third double-digit scorer and DeAndre Hunter grabbed 3.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently defeated the Kings and Rockets, but lost to the Warriors. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points and 9.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.4 points and 4.9 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks team overview
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 10 night games against teams with a losing record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover losses in any of their past 12 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Eight of the Mavericks' last nine home games have been below the point line.
Atlanta Hawks team overview
- The Hawks have lost each of their past six road games, playing at a rest disadvantage.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against opponents entering the first leg of back-to-back games.
- The Hawks have gone over the point total in eight of their last nine games against opponents who are in the first leg of back-to-back games.
Hawks vs. Mavericks predictions
The Mavericks are clearly the better team and could use their remaining advantage to win at home. But the Hawks are quietly playing their best performance of the season, winning seven of their last 10 games, and are battling the Bulls for the No. 9 seed in the East. We've seen the Hawks win all three of their last 10 games as an underdog by nine points or more. The Mavs will also play the Warriors tomorrow, so it should be a win-win situation. There are many points. Give me Hawks and a boatload of buckets.
