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The action of the best basketball in the world will continue this January 18 with an exciting day full of great clashes, being Hawks vs Mavericks undoubtedly one of the most striking games.
Both teams will be facing each other for the first time this campaign, and although they are under different circumstances, a game between two of the best players in the league, such as Trae Young and Luka Dončić, is always something that generates great expectations.
Today, at JefeBet we bring you the best preview for the Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks game, where you can also enjoy our predictions and the best available betting odds for this clash.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Regular Season Game on January 18, 2023
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.
- When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Atlanta Hawks
- Season record: 22-22
Although they have had some good performances this campaign, the Hawks have struggled to stay on track. However, they have currently managed to put their record back at .500 thanks to a good stretch that has seen them win their last three games, but now they will have to continue on that pace to put their record in positive numbers after many days.
The Hawks have had some trouble playing away this campaign, with a 10-13 record in that condition. However, having won their last three games on the road will surely give them some confidence heading into this matchup, something that a much-needed 113-121 home win over the Miami Heat last Monday also did.
Young is in the midst of a great season, averaging 27.5 points and 9.8 assists per game, leading an offense that has averaged 115.1 points scored per game and which has helped a defense that has struggled mightily, averaging 115.9 points allowed.
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
- Season record: 24-21
Although the Mavericks have had a much better year than the visiting team, they will return home trying to bounce back after a tough five-game road trip in which they won just one game, a stretch that dropped them to fifth place in the Western Conference and now sit 5.5 games off the top.
The last two losses of that road trip came at the Moda Center to the Portland Trail Blazers, who made a Mavs defense suffer and were unable to stop Damian Lillard, who totaled 76 points and 16 assists between the two games.
Despite having scored 123 points in their second game against the Blazers theMavericks played without Doncic in that game, a more than significant loss considering that he is the team leader in points (33.8), assists (8.8), rebounds (8.9) and steals (1.6) per game. In addition, although Doncic is the league’s offensive leader, Dallas averages only 112.7 points scored per game.
JefeBet Prediction
The Mavericks tend to be much more effective on offense when they are home, giving up an average of 113.7 points scored and a 16-6 record, so they can probably do things the right way against a visiting team that is weak on defense.
In addition, the Hawks will have to try to stop Doncic as they look to hurt a Mavericks defense that has struggled in their previous duels, but usually gives very good performances, especially at home, where they average 108.3 points allowed. For this reason, Young will have to be at his best if he wants to lead his team to a good result here.
The Mavericks have been at their best this campaign at home, and with Doncic returning for this game, we expect them to be able to keep the Hawks limited, making the difference to take the win.
Prediction: Dallas Mavericks Spread.
