Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/02/2023

Game Time: 6:00 pm ET, Sunday, April 2, 2023

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +3, Hawks -3; Over/Under:  242.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +3, Hawks -3; Over/Under:  242.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Mavericks +3, Hawks -3; Over/Under:  242.5 points

Dallas Mavericks:  37-40 (3rd place, Southwest Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  38-39 (2nd place, Southeast Division)

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Dallas Mavericks:  3-7 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  4-6 last 10

The Mavericks are coming into this game with a 37-40 record overall and they are 15-24 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Miami Heat on Saturday that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Sunday. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game. Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 24 while Kyrie Irving was next on the team with 23 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Luka Dončić led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 45.8% from the field, 39.1% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.3 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 29-45-3 this season and their O/U record is 39-37-1.

The Hawks are coming into this game with a 38-39 record overall and they are 22-16 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Dejounte Murray led the team in points in that game with 21 while Saddiq Bey was next on the team with 16 points. Trae Young led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jalen Johnson led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 42.9% from the field, 21.6% from 3-point range, and 91.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.9 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 34-42-1 this season and their O/U record is 42-35.

The current betting odds have the Hawks listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Hawks haven't been great this season with their losing 38-39 record overall and they just lost to the Nets in their last game too. They have been a lot better in their home games though as they are 22-16 at home this season and they are still in the hunt for a play-in spot in the East so they will be bringing their best effort in this home game with so few games left in the season. The Mavericks haven't been great this season either as they also have a losing 37-40 record overall and are on the outside looking in for playoff spots in the West right now. They are also going to be fighting hard in this game but they have still been so bad in their road games this year with a 15-24 road record. The Mavericks are also playing this game on a back-to-back after a tough game in Miami right before while the Hawks are rested and have been waiting at home for this game. The Hawks will come to play here as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive and they will take advantage of a struggling Mavs team in a bad spot here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Hawks to cover the spread in this game. 

Mavericks Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, April 2, 2023 (6:00 pm ET start time) is Hawks 127 Mavericks 119.

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Dallas Mavericks: 1-6 ATS against Southeast division opponents. 6-18 ATS in non-conference games. 29-18 UNDER revenging a home loss vs opponent.

Atlanta Hawks: 8-2 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more. 15-3 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 6-0 UNDER off an upset loss as a road favorite.

Dallas Mavericks:  F. Ntilikina (PG) Ques Sat - Knee.

Atlanta Hawks:  D. Hunter (PF) Ques Sun - Knee.

“We just can't be a championship team overnight. I've wrapped my head around it. I'm at peace with it.” - Kyrie Irving after their loss against the 76ers in their game on Wednesday.

“He’s been efficient forever. He’s made those 3s, he’s just more aggressive right now because he has to be and it’s a credit to him.” - Quin Snyder on Mikal Bridges after his team’s loss against the Nets in their game on Friday.

PG Luka Doncic

SG Kyrie Irving 

SF Tim Hardaway Jr.

PF Reggie Bullock

C Dwight Powell

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF De'Andre Hunter

PF John Collins

C Clint Capela

PPG: L. Doncic (32.8)

APG: L. Doncic (8.1)

Reb/G: L. Doncic (8.7)

PPG: T. Young (26.3)

APG: T. Young (9.9)

Reb/G: C. Capela (11.1)

Coaches:

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (2nd season)

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (1st season)