Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/25
In an Eastern Conference matchup, the Brooklyn Nets (26-53) will host the Atlanta Hawks (37-42) at the Barclays Center. The Hawks are currently favored by 13 points and are 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the Nets are 12th in the East.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game will be televised on YES.
ATLANTA HAWKS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -13
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, April 10th.
WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-79 in favor of the Hawks.
- Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can Atlanta Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
The Hawks dropped to 37-42 on the season after a 119-112 road loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Atlanta entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by seven. The total points for the game were 231, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 225.5 by 5.5 points.
Orlando’s 10-0 run, which extended their lead from 57-55 to 67-55, was a key moment in the game. Atlanta couldn’t recover, despite outscoring the Magic 55-53 in the 2nd half. The Hawks will look to bounce back in their next game.
Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 30 points and 14 rebounds in their 119-112 loss to the Magic, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. Trae Young contributed 28 points and 10 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 33.3%.
As a team, the Hawks shot 45.5% from the field and 34.1% from beyond the arc, making 14 threes. Caris LeVert scored 9 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.
Defensively, the Hawks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 119-112 loss to the Magic. Atlanta allowed Orlando to shoot 50% from the field.
The Magic hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. The Hawks sent Orlando to the line 31 times, where they made 21 free throws. Atlanta finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.
Do the Nets Have What it Takes at Home?
The Nets improved to 26-53 with a 119-114 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday. Brooklyn, favored by -1.5, covered the spread, and the combined score of 233 points exceeded the O/U line of 213.5 by 19.5 points.
A key 10-0 run helped the Nets take control, moving the score from 38-33 to 43-38. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 43-26, but had to hold off a late push from New Orleans, who outscored them 35-22 in the 4th.
In their win over the Pelicans, the Nets shot 49.4% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 42.5% rate. Trendon Watford led the way with 22 points, shooting 87.5% from the floor, while Drew Timme added 16 points and 9 rebounds.
Dariq Whitehead contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes, with 12 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter. Watford scored 13 of his 22 points in the 3rd quarter, and Tyson Etienne added 8 of his 11 points in the same period.
Defensively, the Nets held the Pelicans to 114 points, despite a tough 4th quarter where they gave up 35 points. Brooklyn allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, and 26 in the 3rd.
The Pelicans shot 47% from the field, including 36% from three, with 12 made threes. The Nets sent them to the line 31 times, where they hit 24 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.