The Dallas Mavericks (9-8) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (7-10) on Monday, November 25th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on NBA. Both the Mavericks and Hawks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
Mavericks vs Hawks
The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Mavericks fell to 9-8 on the season after a 123-118 loss to the Heat on Sunday. Dallas, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 241 points exceeded 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 fought back, tying the 2nd and 3rd quarters at 23-23 and 33-33, respectively, and outscored Miami 30-25 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Hawks fell to 7-10 on the season after a 136-122 loss to the Bulls on Friday. Atlanta, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 258, surpassing 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 by outscoring the Hawks 41-33 in the 3rd quarter, and despite Atlanta winning the 4th quarter 38-37, they couldn’t close the gap.
Mavericks Offense Breakdown
The Mavericks struggled from the field in their loss to the Heat, shooting just 41.9% overall and hitting only 10 threes at a 25% clip. Kyrie Irving led the way with 27 points, including 14 in the 4th quarter, and added 6 assists.
P.J. Washington contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Naji Marshall added 20 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter. Marshall also hit 3 threes, shooting 60% from deep.
Hawks Offense Breakdown
Jalen Johnson and Trae Young each scored 25 points in the Hawks’ 136-122 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.
The Hawks struggled from three-point range, hitting just 10 threes at a 29.4% clip, while shooting 45.8% overall. Young scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Johnson added 6 in the final period.
Mavericks Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Mavericks allowed 123 points in their loss to the Heat. Dallas held Miami to 43% shooting from the field, including 34% from beyond the arc, where the Heat made 14 threes.
The Mavericks sent the Heat to the line 27 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Dallas grabbed 44 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 9 blocks.
Hawks Team Defense
Defensively, the Mavericks had strong 2nd and 4th quarters, but they still allowed 123 points in their loss to the Heat. Dallas held Miami to 43% shooting, including 34% from three, where the Heat hit 14 threes.
Dallas sent Miami to the line 27 times, with the Heat making 17 free throws. The Mavericks grabbed 44 defensive rebounds but gave up 12 offensive boards. They also added 6 steals and 9 blocks.
Mavericks vs Hawks Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 118 points per game.
- Across their three previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 2-8.
Mavericks vs Hawks Prediction
Not only do we have the Hawks winning this one by a score of 140-108, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Hawks at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 238.5 and our model has the Mavericks and Hawks finishing with a combined 248 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:November 25, 2024 Hawks, Mavericks