Brooklyn Nets (34-25) vs. Atlanta Hawks (30-30)
February 26, 2023 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -5.5; Over/Under: +228
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The Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks meet Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 113.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46 percent shooting. Mikel Bridges is averaging 22 points and 2.8 assists, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 13.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Thomas is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
The Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 26.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 20.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Bogdan Bogdanovic is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Nets vs Hawks Trends
The Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games. The Hawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Sunday games. The over is 9-4-1 in Nets last 14 overall. The under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. The Nets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta and 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Brooklyn Nets look like they’re coming back to earth, as they’re losing their last 5 games by an average of 8.6 points. The Atlanta Hawks are healthy and are playing with a little pep in their step as of late. The Hawks are a team to watch closely down the stretch, as there’s some upside here. I’ll lay the reasonable chalk.
