Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/25

At 8:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-189) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+159) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 238.

Currently, the Mavericks are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-39, while the Hawks are 8th in the Eastern Conference at 36-39.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -4.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, April 2nd.

WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-110 in favor of the Mavericks.
  • Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 12 threes.

Will Atlanta Win on the Road?

The Hawks dropped to 36-39 on the season after a 127-113 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Atlanta, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 240 narrowly went over the 236-point line.

Portland’s 10-0 run early in the game was pivotal, and the Hawks couldn’t recover. After trailing 97-84 going into the 4th quarter, Atlanta couldn’t close the gap, as the Trail Blazers edged them 30-29 in the final period.

In their 127-113 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Hawks struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 21.9% clip. Overall, they shot 44.6% from the field. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 15 assists, though he shot 35% from the floor.

Dyson Daniels contributed 22 points on 84.6% shooting, while Vít Krejčí added 13 points, connecting on 3 threes at 60%. Young scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Onyeka Okongwu added 9 of his 12 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Hawks struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 40 points, which contributed to their 127-113 loss to the Trail Blazers. They allowed 31 points in the 2nd and 4th quarters but held Portland to 26 points in the 1st. The Trail Blazers shot 45% from the field.

The Hawks limited Portland’s three-point shooting, allowing 13 threes on 31% shooting. The Trail Blazers went to the line 27 times, making 20 free throws. Atlanta gave up 19 offensive rebounds but recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks.

Will the Mavericks Make it Happen at Home?

The Mavericks fell to 37-39 on the season after a 113-109 home loss to the Nets on Monday. Dallas, who were -10 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 222, just over the 218.5 O/U line.

Dallas had a strong start, going on a 10-0 run early and leading 63-58 at halftime. However, they let the game slip away in the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 29-22 by Brooklyn.

In their 113-109 loss to the Nets, the Mavericks shot 47.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 33.3% clip. Daniel Gafford led the way with 17 points, shooting 77.8% from the floor.

Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington each added 13 points, with Thompson connecting on 3 threes despite shooting just 25% from deep. Max Christie and Anthony Davis contributed 12 points apiece, with Christie scoring 8 of his points in the 2nd quarter.

The Mavericks gave up 113 points to the Nets on Monday, with their toughest stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 33 points. Dallas held Brooklyn to 25 points in the 1st and 26 in the 3rd but couldn’t capitalize on those efforts.

Defensively, the Mavericks held the Nets to 43% shooting but struggled from beyond the arc, giving up 20 threes on 39% shooting. Dallas sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Mavericks finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.