Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Picks & Expert Predictions
The Atlanta Hawks (44-33) visit the Brooklyn Nets (18-58) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Context and recent form
Atlanta has dominated the season series, leading 3-0. The Hawks routed the Orlando Magic 130-101 on Wednesday. That game was a 2.5-point road favorite spot for Atlanta, and the Under hit.
Atlanta has won 17 of its last 19 games. The club has gone 15-4 against the spread during that run. The Hawks currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Brooklyn lost 117-86 to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Nets were an 18.5-point home underdog in that matchup, and the Under landed. Brooklyn has managed just one win in 12 games since March 10, though it has gone 7-5 ATS over that stretch.
The Nets are 35-40-1 ATS on the season. They are tied with Indiana for second-to-last position in the East. Brooklyn has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Odds and betting lines
Lines provided by BetMGM Sportsbook. Times and numbers were last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.
| Market | Line |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Hawks -2000 | Nets +950 |
| Spread | Hawks -16.5 (-115) | Nets +16.5 (-105) |
| Over/Under | 225.5 (O -110 | U -110) |
Injury report
Atlanta center Jock Landale is listed out with an ankle issue. Brooklyn has multiple availability notes.
- Nix Claxton — hand — available
- Noah Clowney — ankle — available
- Egor Demin — foot — out
- Michael Porter Jr. — hamstring — out
- Day’Ron Sharpe — thumb — out
- Danny Wolf — ankle — out
Trends to watch
Atlanta has struggled to cover blowouts despite winning often. As a favorite by 13 or more since March 12, the Hawks are 1-2 ATS. They are 2-2 ATS in their last four road games.
Scoring totals point toward the Under. Atlanta is 1-3 in Over/Under over its last four. The Hawks allowed 110 points or fewer in three of those games.
Brooklyn is also trending down on scoring. The Nets have gone Under in four straight contests. They failed to reach 100 points in two of their last three outings.
Picks and expert reasoning
Projected final score: Hawks 116, Nets 104. The Hawks should win, but the price on the moneyline is extreme.
Recommended wager: take Nets +16.5 (-115). Brooklyn has covered well as a large underdog recently. The Nets are 3-2 ATS as a double-digit underdog in their last five games. They are 2-1 ATS in their last three home matchups.
Play the Under 225.5 (-110). Both teams are trending toward lower totals. The Hawks and Nets have recent habits that favor a lower-scoring game.
Avoid the Hawks moneyline at -2000. That payout does not justify the risk.
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