The Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks meet Thursday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs. Nets prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs. Nets pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Grizzlies and lost to the Pistons, and they play the 76ers next. The Nets have lost 26 of their last 32 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.3 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the 76ers and Mavs and play the Bucks next. The Hawks have won 7 straight games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jonathan Kuminga is averaging 21.3 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.7 points and 10.6 rebounds. Nickell Alexander-Walker is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ McCollum is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games following a home loss.
- The favorites have won each of the Hawks’ last 11 games at State Farm Arena.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 night games following a home loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Hawks’ last eight games at State Farm Arena.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Hawks have lost 10 of their last 18 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Nets have won four of their last five games against Hawks teams that held a winning record.
- The Nets have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 night games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Nets’ last six games against the Hawks following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Hawks’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Onyeka Okongwu is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (1.1) and three-point shooting percentage (39.1%) this season.
- Jalen Johnson is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Noah Clowney is one of only eight qualified centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.1) and assists (4.0) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.5).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season—trailing by 18 points against the Suns on November 16.
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.1).
Hawks vs Nets Injury Report
Jonathan Kuminga and Dyson Daniels are questionable for the Hawks.
The Nets will be without Egor Demin, Michael Porter, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Nolan Traore. Ziaire Williams is questionable.
Hawks vs Nets Prediction
I said a couple of weeks ago that the Hawks would be a team to watch. There’s new energy with this team after adding CJ and Kuminga to the mix. Well, the Hawks have won 7 straight games and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. The Nets aren’t the team to slow things down, as they’re in tank mode and now their injury report is getting larger. Two teams heading in different directions as we head down the home stretch. Give me the Hawks in a comfortable home victory.