Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/25
The Brooklyn Nets will host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference matchup at the Barclays Center. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET and the game can be seen on YES.
According to oddsmakers, the Hawks (-204) are favored by 5.5 points over the Nets (+170). The over/under line for the game is 228.5 points. Brooklyn has dropped three straight and is 13th in the Eastern Conference, while Atlanta is 7th in the East and leads the Southeast Division.
ATLANTA HAWKS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +5.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 16th.
WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-105 in favor of the Nets.
- Our projections have Cameron Johnson finishing with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.6% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Hawks Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
The Hawks fell to 32-35 on the season after a 121-98 home loss to the Clippers on Friday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 219 points was well below the 234.5-point line.
Atlanta led 61-53 before the Clippers went on a 14-0 run, pushing the score to 75-53. The Hawks scored just 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while the Clippers put up 35. Atlanta tried to rally with 29 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
In their 121-98 loss to the Clippers, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 27.3% clip. Onyeka Okongwu led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor.
Trae Young added 17 points, 9 of which came in the 4th quarter, despite shooting 33.3% overall and from deep. Zaccharie Risacher contributed 15 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter, and also shot 60% from the field.
The Hawks struggled defensively, giving up 121 points to the Clippers, including 35 in the 3rd quarter and 33 in the 4th. Atlanta allowed Los Angeles to shoot 54% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 12 threes at a 44% clip. The Hawks sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Atlanta finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Nets?
The Nets fell to 22-45 on the season after a 115-113 home loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Brooklyn entered the game as +11 point underdogs but kept it close, losing by just two. The total points for the game reached 228, going over the pre-game line of 218.5 by 9.5 points.
Brooklyn struggled in the 2nd quarter, getting outscored 33-24, but they bounced back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 30-23. Heading into the 4th down 86-81, the Nets outscored the Celtics 32-29 in the final period but couldn’t complete the comeback.
The Nets connected on 20 threes at a 43.5% clip in their 115-113 loss to the Celtics, finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7%. Cameron Johnson led the way with 23 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter, while Keon Johnson added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at 55.6% from deep.
Maxwell Lewis was perfect from beyond the arc, making all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 15 points. Jalen Wilson also contributed 15 points, with 8 coming in the final period.
The Nets struggled defensively against the Celtics, allowing 115 points on 52% shooting in their loss on Saturday. Brooklyn gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Boston to 23 points. The Celtics scored 29 in the 4th to secure the win.
From three-point range, the Nets held Boston to 34% shooting, with the Celtics making 13 threes. Brooklyn sent Boston to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws. The Nets recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks in the game.