Miguel Meléndez
The Mavericks vs Hawks clash is one of the most exciting games to watch this Sunday, April 2 in an NBA day with great games that will have serious implications for the playoff race.
Both Dallas and Atlanta are fighting to secure a spot in the Play-In tournament. While the Mavericks are aiming to reach the tenth and final qualifying spot in the Western Conference, the Hawks are trying to consolidate their position in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference. For both teams, this game will be crucial as they head into the final week of action in the regular season.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Regular Season Game on April 2, 2023
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
- Regular season record: 37-41
The Texas team is going through a rough patch after the All-Star break. In March, they’ve only won six of their 18 games, and to make matters worse, they’ve had to deal with the absence of their stars Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, missing multiple games due to injuries.
However, both players are available for this game, and with them on the court the Mavericks aim to be a high-scoring team, although they have not yet achieved that status, since they are only in the middle of the table in scoring, averaging 113.8 points per game.
This is their fifth and last consecutive game away from home, where they have accumulated only one win and three losses, after losing to the Miami Heat 129-122 on Saturday. It is important to highlight that they need to rack up victories as they are in the eleventh position in the West and would be out of the playoffs. Doncic will be key, as he usually is when he is on the court. The Slovenian leads the Mavs with averages of 32.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists.
Betting on the Atlanta Hawks
- Regular season record: 38-39
As their record indicates, Atlanta’s season hasn’t been outstanding, but it could be enough for them to secure a spot in the play-in tournament, currently sitting in the 8th position in the Eastern Conference. They’re back home after falling to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday with a score of 124-107, and in their last eight games, they’ve alternated wins and losses, winning four and losing four.
Their scores are similarly balanced, averaging 117.9 points for and 117.9 points against. Trae Young is their standout player, and they need him to shine in this final stretch to secure the necessary wins to make it to the playoffs.
So far, the Hawks point guard is averaging 26.3 points and 9.9 assists per game. In addition, Atlanta is among the fastest teams in the NBA this season, playing an average of 100.6 possessions per game, the 10th fastest pace of play in the competition.
JefeBet Prediction
This game could be considered a kind of early playoff, looking at the needs of both teams to win and get a place in the postseason. The first meeting between these teams, played on January 18, ended with a 130-122 victory for the Hawks. and, based on the way they are coming, we could believe that this matchup could have a similar amount of points.
With the presence of Doncic and Young, there is promise of big plays and baskets in high proportions. However, the Hawks’ defensive permeability could be a decisive factor in this duel. For the same reason, we think the Mavericks could win, despite their condition as visitors and the pressure that this commitment could mean.
Prediction: Over (DAL 134-124 ATL).
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