Dallas Mavericks (24-20) vs. Atlanta Hawks (18-26) January 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT The Line: Atlanta Hawks +1.5; Over/Under: +239.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The Dallas Mavericks are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Atlanta Hawks have also lost their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks prediction.
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Lakers, Celtics, and Suns during this streak. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.6 points and 9.3 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Cavs , Kings and Warriors during this streak. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.7 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 26.9 points and 3 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 21.4 points and 5 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Johnson is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Even with a questionable Kyrie, the Dallas Mavericks enter this game as the healthier, better team. The Atlanta Hawks are still without Trae Young, and they could be without Clint Capela. Also, as I’ve mentioned many times this season, the Hawks are the worst covering team in the NBA with an 11-33 ATS record. The Hawks are covering just 25 percent of their games, and that’s 13.1 percent lower than the second worst covering team in the Suns. I’ll keep fading the Hawks. Give me the Mavs and the small chalk.