Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

At 7:30 ET, the Atlanta Hawks (-131) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+111) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are currently favored by 2 points and have dropped their last two games. The over/under line for this game is 238.5.

This game will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on NBA TV. The Mavericks are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 9-8, while the Hawks are 7th in the East at 7-10.

DALLAS MAVERICKS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -2

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-108 in favor of the Hawks.
• Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
• From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.

Will the Mavericks Find a Way to Win in Atlanta?

The Mavericks dropped to 9-8 on the season after a 123-118 road loss to the Heat on Sunday. Dallas entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 241, surpassing the O/U line of 220.5 by 20.5 points.

A key moment in the game was Miami’s 14-0 run, which stretched the score from 28-27 to 41-28. Dallas managed to keep things even in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, both ending 23-23 and 33-33, respectively. The Mavericks outscored the Heat 30-25 in the 4th but couldn’t complete the comeback.

In their 123-118 loss to the Heat, the Mavericks struggled from the field, shooting just 41.9% overall and hitting only 10 three-pointers at a 25% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 27 points, including 14 in the 4th quarter, while also adding 6 assists.

P.J. Washington contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Naji Marshall added 20 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter. Marshall also made 3 threes, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Mavericks couldn’t hold off the Heat, allowing 123 points in the loss. Dallas gave up 33 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters but limited Miami to 33% shooting from beyond the arc, where the Heat hit 14 threes.

The Mavericks sent the Heat to the line 27 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Dallas finished with 44 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 9 blocks.

Is a Home Win Possible for Atlanta?

The Hawks fell to 7-10 on the season after a 136-122 road loss to the Bulls on Friday. Atlanta, who were favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 258.5 exceeded the O/U line of 246.5 by 11.5 points.

Atlanta trailed 28-25 after the 1st quarter and 58-51 at halftime. The Bulls extended their lead to 99-84 by the end of the 3rd quarter, and although the Hawks outscored Chicago 38-37 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each scored 25 points in the Hawks’ loss to the Bulls, with Johnson adding 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Clint Capela contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field.

Atlanta struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 29.4% clip. Young scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Johnson added 6 in the final period.

The Hawks struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 136 points to the Bulls. Atlanta allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but things got worse in the 2nd half, with the Bulls scoring 41 in the 3rd and 37 in the 4th.

Chicago shot 57% from the field, including 44% from three-point range, where they hit 19 threes. The Bulls also went 19/21 from the free-throw line. The Hawks finished with 28 defensive rebounds, 11 steals, and 4 blocks.