The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets duke it out at the Barclays Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Nets vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have struggled to get going as they have now dropped three of their first four games after falling short to the Bulls in a 128-123 road loss on Monday. Kristaps Porzingis led the team in scoring with 27 points on 11 of 17 shooting, Jalen Johnson added 25 points, Trae Young tallied 21 points with 17 assists while Onyeka Okongwu chipped in with 18 points and 10 rebounds on eight of 11 shooting off the bench. As a team, the Hawks shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they poured in 35 points in the first quarter to take an early 13-point lead.
However, the tide changed in the third quarter where the Hawks allowed 41 points. The Hawks rallied again to take a six-point lead midway through the fourth before the Bulls took the game away with a pivotal 8-2 run. Dyson Daniels had a rough game as he shot just one of eight from the field for his two points.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have dropped their first four games and they are now hoping to bounce back after getting trounced by the Rockets in a 137-109 road defeat on Monday. Terance Mann led the team with 21 points on eight of 11 shooting in just 23 minutes of action, Michael Porter Jr added 18 points on eight of 13 shooting while Day’Ron Sharpe chipped in with 17 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
As a team, the Nets shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Rockets from the start. They allowed 42 points in the first quarter before they got outscored by 32-17 in the third quarter to trail by as many as 33 points at one stage. Cam Thomas had just nine points on three of nine shooting while Ben Saraf scored just six points on two of eight shooting.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have lost five of their last six games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Hawks following a loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The favorites have won each of the Nets’ last 10 games.
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games after losing as favorites.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last eight road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last seven home games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (130.5).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.3).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (37.5).
- The Hawks rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Nets vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks could be at full strength for this contest with Zaccharie Risacher upgraded to probable for this contest, while the Nets are keeping an eye on Ziaire Williams, who is questionable with back soreness. The Hawks would’ve expected to get off to a slightly better start this season with the new talent they put around Trae Young, but injuries have made progress slow.
The Nets are still winless after four games and looked hapless in their massive loss to the Rockets on Monday. It’s hard to trust the Hawks, but they need a win to get their season on track. I think they’ve found an ideal opponent in the Nets, who are more interested in sharing the minutes rather than actually trying to win during this rebuild season. With that being said, I like the Hawks to break the shackles a bit with a solid win and cover at this modest line.