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Atlanta Hawks @ Dallas Mavericks - April 2, 2025

April 02, 2025, 9:08am EDT

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+2.5

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+2.5

-117

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-118

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As we approach the matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, both teams find themselves in critical situations as they strive for a win. The Mavericks, despite their recent struggles—particularly in a close home loss to the Nets—are looking to regain momentum on their home court. They opened as -2.5 favorites against an Atlanta team that is equally eager to bounce back after their defeat to the Trail Blazers.

Analyzing both teams’ offensive statistics gives us insight into what we might expect on Wednesday night. The Mavericks average 114.9 points per game with a shooting percentage of approximately 47.9%. Their three-point shooting sits at around 36.7%, which can stretch defenses thin if they get hot early. However, they’re also averaging just over 25 assists per game, indicating there may be room for improvement in ball movement and creating open shots.

On the other hand, the Hawks are slightly more productive offensively with an impressive average of 117.9 points per game and a field goal percentage of about 47.1%. Their higher assist rate at nearly 29.5 suggests that they are more effective at sharing the ball and getting good looks, making them dangerous when executing well in transition or half-court sets.

Defensively, both teams have areas that could be exploited by their opponents but also exhibit some strengths worth noting. The Mavericks are grabbing roughly 43 total rebounds while forcing around 7.9 steals per game; however, they give up more than 13 turnovers on average which could lead to fast-break opportunities for Atlanta’s potent offense if exploited correctly.

The Hawks’ defense is slightly better statistically regarding rebounding, boasting around 44 rebounds per game alongside an impressive average of almost 10 steals—a clear testament to their ability to disrupt opposing offenses effectively. But with an elevated foul count near 19 per game, it’s critical for them not to put Dallas on the free-throw line too often since it can change the flow of any contest dramatically.

Looking ahead to our predictions: I believe Dallas will manage to pull out a victory based on their familiarity with home court advantages and urgency after recent losses; however, I foresee Atlanta covering that spread given their ability to compete closely regardless of location—they’ve been strong away from home recently with solid cover rates against the spread (ATS).

Considering both teams’ propensity for high-scoring games—with recent outings pushing totals north of typical thresholds—I’m inclined toward an under prediction tonight due largely to defensive adjustments each team will likely make after analyzing film from previous contests.

In summary: anticipate a gritty contest where Dallas edges out a win but Atlanta keeps it close enough to cover that spread while keeping score within reasonable limits considering defensive fortitude exhibited thus far this season.

Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks
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Wager TypeDallas MavericksAtlanta Hawks
Spread-2.5 (-104) +2.5 (-117)
Moneyline-118+115
TotalUnder 237 (-110)Over 237 (-110)
Team DataDallas MavericksAtlanta Hawks
Points114.96117.87
Field Goal %47.95%47.14%
Three Points %36.68%35.49%
Free Throw %77.40%77.43%
Total Rebounds43.0344.49
Assists25.2429.50
Steals7.919.81
Turnovers13.7915.55
Personal Fouls18.0319.07
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