Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/26/2024

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, January 26, 2024

Venue:  State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -1, Hawks +1; Over/Under:  239.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -1, Hawks +1; Over/Under:  239.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Mavericks -1, Hawks +1; Over/Under:  239.5 points

Dallas Mavericks:  24-20 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

Atlanta Hawks:  18-26 (3rd place, Southeast Division)

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Dallas Mavericks:  5-5 last 10

Atlanta Hawks:  4-6 last 10

The Mavericks are entering this game with a 24-20 record overall and they are 11-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns in their last game. Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 34 while Tim Hardaway Jr. was next on the team with 17 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Luka Dončić led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 46.1% from the field, 39.5% from 3-point range, and 55.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.8 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 23-21 this season and their O/U record is 23-20-1.

The Hawks are entering this game with an 18-26 record overall and they are 8-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sacramento Kings, and the Golden State Warriors in their last game. Dejounte Murray led the team in points in that game with 23 while Jalen Johnson was next on the team with 21 points. Dejounte Murray led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Clint Capela led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 41.5% from the field, 32.6% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 122.7 PPG against them. The Hawks have an ATS record of 11-33 this season and their O/U record is 24-20.

The current betting odds have the Mavericks listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Mavericks have looked good in their games this season with their 24-20 record overall which has them fighting for a playoff spot in the West. They are only 11-9 in their road games this year but haven't looked bad in those games. Meanwhile, the Hawks haven't looked good at all this season with their 18-26 record overall which has them near the bottom of the East. They haven't looked as bad as some of the worst teams in the East but they are well out of a playoff spot right now. They haven't even looked that good in their home games either with their 8-12 home record this season. They have looked bad in their games lately too with 3 losses in a row now. The Mavericks have also lost 3 games in a row coming into this one but they have also played tougher teams during that time. The Mavericks have been a much better team this season than the Hawks have been and the Mavericks will be looking to bounce back in this game as they need a win. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mavericks to cover the spread in this game. 

Mavericks Hawks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 26, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Mavericks 120 Hawks 112.

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Dallas Mavericks: 13-4 ATS after a blowout loss by 20 points or more. 13-7 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 9-3 ATS after 3 or more consecutive losses. 12-7 OVER in road games. 10-3 OVER off a home loss by 10 points or more. 12-7 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses.

Atlanta Hawks: 11-33 ATS in all games. 4-16 ATS in home games. 2-11 ATS off a road loss. 5-20 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 7-2 OVER as a home underdog. 12-6 OVER after 3 or more consecutive losses. 8-4 OVER after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games.

Dallas Mavericks:  K. Irving (PG) Ques Fri - Thumb. D. Powell (PF) Ques Fri - Eye.

Atlanta Hawks:  B. Fernando (PF) Ques Fri - Back. T. Young (PG) Out indefinitely - Concussion. D. Hunter (PF) Early Feb - Knee. M. Gueye (PF) Mid Feb - Back. W. Matthews (SG) Out indefinitely - Calf. V. Krejci (SG) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.

“I think we played very physical the first 17-18 minutes. But then our physicality went down and that’s when we struggled. We’ve got to be physical the whole game.” - Luka Doncic after their loss against the Suns in their game on Wednesday.

“This game had significance beyond the game.” - Quin Snyder after his team’s loss against the Warriors in their game on Wednesday.

PG Luka Doncic

SG Kyrie Irving

SF Josh Green

PF Derrick Jones Jr.

C Dereck Lively II

PG Trae Young

SG Dejounte Murray

SF Garrison Mathews

PF Jalen Johnson

C Clint Capela

PPG: L. Doncic (33.6)

APG: L. Doncic (9.3)

Reb/G: L. Doncic (8.5)

PPG: T. Young (26.9)

APG: T. Young (10.8)

Reb/G: C. Capela (10.4)

Coaches:

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (3rd season)

Atlanta Hawks: Quin Snyder (2nd season)