The Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets meet Friday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs. Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs. Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Magic and Celtics and play the Knicks next. The Hawks have won 17 of their last 19 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.9 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Hornets and beat the Kings, and they play the Wizards next. The Nets have lost 37 of their last 43 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four games at Barclays Center following a win.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last 12 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last eight Friday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Nets’ last nine night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Nets vs Hawks Injury Report
The Nets will be without Day’Ron Sharpe, Egor Demin, Michael Porter, and Danny Wolf.
Jock Landale is out for the Hawks.
Nets vs Hawks Prediction
We’ve been backing the Hawks a ton during this winning streak and another comfortable win wouldn’t surprise anybody. However, we have to remember the Hawks are still a team learning how to deal with expectations and this is a lot of points on the road. The Hawks could be in win-and-get-out form. You don’t get brownie points for sticking it to the Nets. Also, while the Nets are awful, they have cashed 35 tickets. You could do worse. The underdog has covered 7 of the last 10 games between the Hawks and Nets. Tons of points here. Give me the Nets.