The Atlanta Hawks (32-35) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (22-45) on Sunday, March 16th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. Both the Hawks and Nets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Hawks vs Nets

The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hawks dropped to 32-35 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 points of 219 fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.

Atlanta led 61-53 before the Clippers went on a 14-0 run, and the Hawks managed just 8 points in the 3rd quarter while allowing 35. They entered the 4th down 88-69 and couldn’t mount a comeback, getting outscored 33-29 in the final period.

The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Brooklyn dropped to 22-45 on the season after a narrow 115-113 loss to the Celtics on Saturday. The Nets were +11 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The total points for the game finished at 228, going over the line of 218.5 by 9.5 points.

Boston took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 33-24. The Nets fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 30-23 and closing the gap to 86-81 heading into the 4th. Brooklyn made a push in the final period, outscoring the Celtics 32-29, but ultimately fell just short.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

In their 121-98 loss to the Clippers, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and hitting only 9 three-pointers 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, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, despite shooting 33.3% overall and from beyond the arc. Zaccharie Risacher contributed 15 points, 11 of which came in the 2nd quarter, while also shooting 60% from the field.

Nets Offense Breakdown

The Nets connected on 20 three-pointers at a 43.5% clip in their 115-113 loss to the Celtics, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%. Cameron Johnson led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 11 points in the 4th quarter.

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.

Hawks Team Defense

The Hawks struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 121 points on 54% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd and 4th quarters, where they allowed 35 and 33 points, respectively.

Atlanta did limit the Clippers to 12 made threes, but they shot 44% from deep. The Hawks also sent the Clippers to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Nets Team Defense

Defensively, the Hawks struggled against the Clippers, giving up 121 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, and then 35 and 33 in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively.

Atlanta did limit the Clippers to 12 made threes, but Los Angeles still shot 44% from beyond the arc. The Hawks sent the Clippers to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws. Atlanta finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, while also recording 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Hawks vs Nets Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Across the Nets last ten home games, the team averaged 104 points per game while allowing 109. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

Hawks vs Nets Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +5.5, we recommend going with the Nets on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228.5 and our model has the Hawks and Nets finishing with a combined 218 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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