Atlanta Hawks (36-39) vs. Dallas Mavericks (37-39)
April 2, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks -4.5; Over/Under: 237.5
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The Atlanta Hawks travel to the American Airlines Center to battle the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Here’s a Mavericks vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost three of their past four games overall, and they will be eager to bounce back after getting routed by the Trail Blazers in a 127-113 home defeat last night. Trae Young led the team with 29 points and 15 assists, Dyson Daniels added 22 points with 10 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks on 11 of 13 shooting, while Onyeka Okongwu chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Hawks shot 44 percent from the field and seven of 32 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to stay within striking distance going into halftime. However, they let themselves down defensively in the second half, where they allowed 70 points to get blown out in the end. The Hawks will meet the Knicks after this game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won four of their last six games. They will be looking to bounce back here after falling just short to the lowly Nets in a 113-109 home defeat on Monday. Daniel Gafford led the team with 17 points on seven of nine shooting, PJ Washington and Klay Thompson scored 13 points each, while Anthony Davis chipped in with 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot 47 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to take a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter. However, they still couldn’t hold off the Nets, who went on a pivotal 12-0 run to steal the game in a tight finish. The Mavs will face the Clippers following this one.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 11 games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have lost five of their last six games at American Airlines Center.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Mavericks have lost six of their last seven games at American Airlines Center.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at American Airlines Center.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Mavericks’ last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
Mavericks vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are still shorthanded with Clint Capela and Jalen Johnson still out, while the Mavericks are still missing Kyrie Irving, and they have Dereck Lively listed as questionable. The Mavericks come into this game with a bit of momentum, and they haven’t had to travel, as their game on Monday was also at home. The Hawks are playing their second game of a back-to-back set. They didn’t look great in their loss to the Trail Blazers, but I think they bounce back and get a narrow win behind big games from Young and Daniels in this matchup.
