Mavericks Host Hawks Sunday on ESPN

At the onset of the season were high expectations for the Hawks.  Atlanta made the Eastern Conference finals in 2021 and became a hot NBA betting item on the board.  But the Hawks flopped out of the gate at the start of the 2021-22 season.  It has taken half the campaign, but Atlanta has finally caught fire.  Now the Hawks are one of the hottest teams on the board.  Dallas is a hot team on the hardwood as well.  But the Mavericks are not giving gamblers good value.  Dallas hosts Atlanta in a strong ESPN Sunday Night offering.

Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks CashBet Wagering Analysis

Sharps will give a resurgent Hawks team strong online sportsbook consideration.  Atlanta is finally in good form and providing profits to gamblers.  Another draw for gamblers to the Hawks is superstar guard Trae Young.  Counter to that is a popular Dallas team with the masses.  Casuals love contenders on their home court.  Also, they love Luka Doncic, one of the NBA’s most complete players.

Hawks Finally taking Flight

On the whole, the Hawks are on fire with the betting on NBA spread.  Atlanta has visited the payout window in seven of their last eight games.  Three of their previous four matchups stayed under the total.  As a result, the Hawks are 24-25 straight up, 22-27 against the spread, and 26-23 over the total.  NBA metrics have the Hawks 7^th for scoring offense and 23^rd for points allowed.

Naturally, Trae Young leads the Hawks with 27.7 points and 9.3 assists per contest.  Young has scored 21 or more points in eight of his last nine outings.

Mavericks In Solid Playoff Position

Late on, the Mavericks have covered only three of their previous eight games.  Dallas went over the total in four of its last five pro basketball betting matchups.  Now the Mavericks have a record of 29-22 straight up, 26-25 against the spread, and 17-33 under the total.  NBA metrics show Dallas ranked 24^th for scoring offense and 3^rd for points allowed.

Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks with 25.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per contest.  Late on, Doncic has scored 20 or more points in 13 of his last 14 games.  Kristaps Porzingis adds 19.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks Against the Spread

Atlanta is a 44% play against the spread in away games.  While as an underdog, the Hawks are 47% on the board.  Against the Western Conference, Atlanta is 52% vs. the line.  The Hawks are 51% under the basketball betting total on the road.  Specifically, as an underdog, Atlanta is 50% over and under.  In matchups against the Western Conference, the Hawks are 52% over the total.

Dallas is 42% against the spread in home games.  In comparison, the Mavericks are 50% vs. the odds as a favorite.  Against Eastern Conference opponents, Dallas is 47% on the board.  Specifically, at home, the Mavericks are 65% under the total.  Dallas is 51% over the total as a favorite.  And then against Eastern Conference opponents, the Mavericks are 63% under the total.

Atlanta has owned their series with Dallas.  To illustrate, the Hawks are 13-3 against the spread vs. the Mavericks.  Five of the previous seven games between these teams stayed under the total.  While at Dallas, the Hawks have covered six of their last seven games with the Mavericks.  This series is 2-5 under the total at American Airlines Center.

Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks CashBet Free Pick  

As mentioned earlier, the Mavericks have struggled with NBA gambling value against the Hawks.  Atlanta is playing their best basketball of the season.  So too is Dallas not giving gamblers reliable value lately.

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