Atlanta Hawks
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Mavericks

The Atlanta Hawks go head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hawks to Dominate Mavs

It’s time to go for the Hawks against the spread, especially with a generous -8.5 line at odds of -112. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved against the Mavericks.

124-112 Hawks Triumph in Previous H2H

Atlanta Hawks beat Orlando Magic in their previous game, making it ten straight victories. It was a 124-112 home win at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson racked up 24 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double.

Dallas Mavericks have lost nine consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 129-111 road defeat against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Naji Marshall scored 32 points, with Cooper Flagg adding 21 and PJ Washington 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Hawks who came out on top when they last played the Mavs. At State Farm Arena, a 124-112 win was recorded. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Mavs winning six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks logo Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Mavericks logo Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won all of their past 10 games. They are averaging 122.9 points, 49.9 rebounds, 30.5 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 104.8 points and 39.3 rebounds per matchup.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.3 points and 3.5 (46.7%) 3-pointers made. Onyeka Okongwu averages 8.5 rebounds and Jalen Johnson 7.0 assists.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.1 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.7 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 15.1 points and 5.3 assists, while Daniel Gafford has an average of 6.1 rebounds and Max Christie 2.4 (36.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks lineup: Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu.

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg.

Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The favorites really stand out in this NBA contest. Back Hawks at -8.5 on the spread with the confidence that they cover the line at -112.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Hawks vs Mavericks stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 10 consecutive games.
  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 6 consecutive games at home.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Mavs in 7 of their last 10 games.

Hawks -8.5 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 20.5 Points -104 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has an average of 26.4 points in the past 5 games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -104.

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Naji Marshall Over 4.5 Rebounds -135 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -135 currently available.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Hawks -8.5
Totals Under 239.5
Player Points Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 19.5

Our same game parlay pick is Hawks -8.5 on the spread, Under 239.5 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) to score Over 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 122 - 111 Mavericks logo Mavericks

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Hawks to enjoy a 122-111 winning scoreline.

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Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Hawks Heavy Favorites to Win

The Atlanta Hawks odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -357 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 78% chance of winning. The market suggests that Dallas Mavericks are least likely to win at +290.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 239.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 239.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Johnson Favorite to Get Most Points

Jalen Johnson is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -110 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -123.

Player Points
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 23.5
-110
Under 23.5
-123
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-120
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-120
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C.J. McCollum (Hawks)
Over 17.5
-127
Under 17.5
-108
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Player Assists
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+107
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-135
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-123
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 3.5
-159
Under 3.5
+117
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
+104
Under 10.5
-141
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+108
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Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+106
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-137
Under 6.5
+102
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Mavs Have Fallen in Nine Successive Home Matches

The Mavericks have endured a run of nine straight defeats at American Airlines Center. They have gone 1-9 across their last 10 home games, putting up 110.00 points on average and giving up 120.90.

The Hawks have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 118.00 points per contest and conceding 119.80.

The Mavs beat the Hawks 120-118 when they last met at American Airlines Center. In their last 7 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have taken six wins compared to one for the Hawks.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 1-9 230.90 110.00 120.90 4 6
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 5-5 237.80 118.00 119.80 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
  • U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 61 35.25 1401 495 23.0 8.1 1.6 10.4 0.5 1.3
Dyson Daniels 64 33.32 737 389 11.5 6.1 0.2 6.7 0.4 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 65 33.3 1321 241 20.3 3.7 3.2 3.5 0.5 1.3

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 56 33.55 1134 251 20.3 4.5 1.0 6.7 0.9 1.1
PJ Washington 50 30.84 701 94 14.0 1.9 1.3 7.0 1.1 1.0
Max Christie 64 29.49 810 133 12.7 2.1 2.4 3.4 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup
0 Max Christie
9 Ryan Nembhard
13 Naji Marshall
25 PJ Washington
32 Cooper Flagg
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Confirmed Lineup
1 Jalen Johnson
3 CJ McCollum
5 Dyson Daniels
7 Nickeil Alexander-Walker
17 Onyeka Okongwu

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

16 Mar NBA
Magic 112-124 Hawks
14 Mar NBA
Bucks 99-122 Hawks
12 Mar NBA
Nets 97-108 Hawks
10 Mar NBA
Mavericks 112-124 Hawks
07 Mar NBA
76ers 116-125 Hawks
04 Mar NBA
Hawks 131-113 Bucks
01 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 101-135 Hawks
26 Feb NBA
Wizards 96-126 Hawks
24 Feb NBA
Wizards 98-119 Hawks
22 Feb NBA
Nets 104-115 Hawks

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

16 Mar NBA
Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers
13 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks
12 Mar NBA
Mavericks 120-112 Grizzlies
10 Mar NBA
Mavericks 112-124 Hawks
08 Mar NBA
Mavericks 92-122 Raptors
06 Mar NBA
Mavericks 100-120 Celtics
05 Mar NBA
Mavericks 114-115 Magic
03 Mar NBA
Mavericks 90-117 Hornets
01 Mar NBA
Thunder 100-87 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 1 0 1 132 125 7 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Hornets 1 0 1 110 103 7 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pistons 1 0 1 121 113 8 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Rockets 1 0 1 128 110 18 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Pacers 1 0 1 123 120 3 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Clippers 1 0 1 121 96 25 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Lakers 1 0 1 127 105 22 1-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Grizzlies 1 0 1 123 103 20 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Timberwolves 1 0 1 131 106 25 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1W
Thunder 2 0 1 106 94 12 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
76ers 2 0 1 110 103 7 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Trail Blazers 1 0 1 124 83 41 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Raptors 1 0 1 135 92 43 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Wizards 1 0 1 128 116 12 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 1W
Bulls 1 1 0.5 112 130 -18 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Celtics 0 1 0 113 121 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Nets 0 1 0 103 110 -7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Cavaliers 0 1 0 106 114 -8 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Mavericks 0 1 0 110 128 -18 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Nuggets 0 1 0 84 96 -12 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Warriors 0 1 0 105 127 -22 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Heat 0 1 0 106 131 -25 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Bucks 0 2 0 120.5 130 -9.5 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 1 0 120 123 -3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1L
Knicks 0 1 0 100 106 -6 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Magic 0 1 0 125 132 -7 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Suns 0 1 0 83 124 -41 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Kings 0 1 0 96 121 -25 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1L
Spurs 0 1 0 104 116 -12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
Jazz 0 1 0 103 123 -20 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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