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Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-22) host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks (17-41) Monday night at Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Hawks-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Hawks at 76ers: Key injuries

Hawks

  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • SF DeAndre’ Bembry (abdominal) out
  • C Skal Labissiere (knee) out

76ers

  • SF Tobias Harris (knee) doubtful
  • PG Ben Simmons (back) out

Hawks at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

76ers 117, Hawks 114

Moneyline (ML)

Record-wise, the Hawks (+275) are one of the worst teams in the NBA. The 76ers (-357) are slipping in the Eastern Conference, but they’re clearly the better squad entering this matchup. Philadelphia is only 4-5 in its last nine games and won’t have Simmons Monday night; Harris is also doubtful.

This isn’t a completely lopsided matchup despite the moneyline making it seem that way. The 76ers are far too risky at the chalky price for the way they’ve been playing and the injuries they’ve suffered. PASS on the moneyline.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The 76ers enter as 7.5-point favorites over the Hawks. It’s their third meeting of the season, and in the previous two, the Hawks covered spreads of +6.5 and +6. They even won outright last month, 127-117. With Young leading the charge, the Hawks will stay in this game.

The 76ers defense will struggle without Simmons and Harris on the court, but the offense will do enough to beat Atlanta. Take the HAWKS +7.5 (-106) to cover the spread in a tight game and stay within 7 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over/Under is 228.5 points, which accounts for absences on both sides. Atlanta’s defense is one of the worst in the league, while Philadelphia ranks third. The 76ers will most likely be down two of their top players, though, which hurts the defense.

The total has gone over in four of the last five meetings between these two teams, and in 13 of the Hawks’ last 18 games overall. Take the OVER 228.5  (-110) in this one.

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Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Dallas Mavericks (34-22) visit the Big Peach to play the Atlanta Hawks (16-41) Saturday in State Farm Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Mavericks-Hawks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Mavericks at Hawks: Key injuries

Mavericks

  • PF Dwight Powell (Achilles) out

Hawks

  • PF De’Andre Hunter (personal) out
  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (abdominal) doubtful
  • PF Skal Labissiere (back) out
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out

Mavericks at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Mavericks 131, Hawks 118

Moneyline (ML)

NO PLAY. Atlanta PG Trae Young is coming off a career-high 50-point performance in a Thursday’s 129-124 home win against the Miami Heat. The Mavericks started their post-All-Star Break campaign off on the right note, winning at Orlando Magic 122-106 Friday.  Dallas smoked Atlanta in the first meeting at home 123-100 Feb. 1, and that was without its top two leading scorers in SG Luka Doncic and PF Kristaps Porzingis. I am ruling out a Hawks +200 upset because of their Saturday splits. Atlanta is 2-7 on Saturdays, losing by an average score of 126-105, whereas Dallas has a 7-3 record on Saturdays, winning by an average score of 121-108. However, the poor value of Mavericks -250 steers me away from wagering on them. PASS.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Honestly, one can make a great argument for both of these teams covering. The Hawks +6.5 (-121) are 16-10-1 ATS in home games, but the MAVERICKS -6.5 (+100) are 18-6-2 ATS in road games. Plus, Atlanta is 13-6 ATS at home against teams above .500; Dallas is 9-2-1 ATS on the road against teams below. 500. The Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up win, but the Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Atlanta and are 2-10 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

I lean MAVERICKS -6.5 (+100) because of the Saturday splits, the first game of the season and Dallas just being a much better team this year.

Over/Under (O/U)

For all the noise about the Hawks’ offensive proclivity, they are last in the NBA in 3-point percentage and 23rd in field-goal percentage. Also, the Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings. But Dallas has the highest percentage of Overs this season and Atlanta has the fourth highest. Their combined O/U record is a staggering 60-43 for the season. Let’s root for a fun game and bet OVER 239.5 (-121). There should be Atlanta-bred rappers and celebrities in attendance, plus if Offset and Cardi B are there maybe Luka puts on a show for his crush.

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NBA Player Prop Bet Payday: Trae Young will be cold against the Heat

Highlighting Thursday’s best NBA player props with odds, analysis and picks.

Now that the All-Star Game has been played, we are in the home stretch of the 2019-20 NBA season. Who’s tanking? Which teams are motivated by legitimate playoff aspirations? A dialed-in sports gambler may be able to answer these questions and find winners in BetMGM’s player specials.

Below are some NBA player props you should check out.

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Trae will be cold against the Heat

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Trae Young failed to score more than 30 points in the two games prior to the All-Star Break and hasn’t scored more than 24 points in his six career games against the Heat. Miami has the top-ranked opponent’s 3-point percentage and allows the third-fewest 3-pointers made by point guards in the NBA. Furthermore, the Heat surrender the second-fewest points per game to point guards. Lastly, the Hawks are the worst team in the NBA in 3-point percentage so it’ll be much easier for the Heat to focus on their one offensive bright spot in Young.

BET TRAE YOUNG UNDER 29.5 POINTS (-112)

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LeVert could light up Sixers 

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Caris LeVert’s rebounds, assists and points combined projection of 26.5 is too low. Granted I can make sense of it; Philadelphia allows the fewest fantasy points per game to shooting guards and has an elite defensive backcourt between NBA Defensive Player of the Year candidate Ben Simmons and Josh Richardson. 

But LeVert was playing really well before the All-Star break and he had 28 combined points, rebounds and assists in his last game against the Sixers Jan. 20. He averaged 33 combined rebounds, assists and points in his last five games. Keep in mind Kyrie Irving’s return to the lineup was pushed back this past week after suffering a setback in rehabbing an injured shoulder, so the Nets are going to need to rely on more production for LeVert.

BET levert over 26.5 (-118) combined points, rebounds and assists

Bridges will ball up the Bulls 

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There is a lot of positive momentum for Miles Bridges as he won the 2020 NBA Rising Stars MVP award. Before the All-Star break, the second-year small forward out of Michigan State has broken out of whatever sophomore slump he may have had and is getting buckets. Bridges has averaged 20.3 points per game over his last seven contests. Plus, Bridges will have an easier time finishing around the basket since the Bulls will be without both starting frontcourt players in Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr.  Finally, I view juiced up vig on Bridges Over 14.5 (-125) as a positive because BetMGM knows Bridges is playing well lately and they’d like to scare bettors from cashing in on his recent performance.

BET Miles Bridges over 14.5 (-125) points

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Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Miami Heat (35-19) visit the Atlanta Hawks (15-41) Thursday at the State Farm Arena as the NBA returns from the midseason All-Star break. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Heat-Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Heat at Hawks: Key Injuries

Heat

  • C Meyers Leonard (ankle) out
  • SG Tyler Herro (foot) out

Hawks

  • SG Kevin Huerter (ankle) probable
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (ankle) questionable
  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) available
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • PF Skal Labissiere (knee) out

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Heat at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Heat 114, Hawks 104

Moneyline (ML)

The Heat (-250) limped into the All-Star break as losers of four of their last five games. They went just 4-6 across their last 10 games before the break, and they’re just 13-16 on the road for the season. Miami leads the season series 3-0, with victories coming by counts of 112-97, 106-97 and 135-121 in overtime.

Still, the moneyline draws a PASS without enough value on the visitors. A $10 bet on the Heat to win returns a profit of just $4. The Hawks (+200) offer an adequate profit potential to double your money, but they went 2-5 en route to the All-Star break, and they remain without several key players. The Hawks are just 9-17 at home for the season and inspire little confidence. Turn to the spread.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Back the HEAT (-6.5, -106) to win by at least 7 points. The Hawks are 25-30-1 against the spread overall but an impressive 15-10-1 on homecourt. The Heat are 29-23-2 ATS overall but just 12-16-1 on the road. Each of the Heat’s last four victories were by margins of at least 7 points. Six of the Hawks’ last seven losses were by margins greater than 7 points.

All three Miami wins in the head-to-head season came by more than 7 points, even the Dec. 10 overtime contest.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go with the UNDER 230.5 (-106) and a lower vig on your total bet in the Heat-Hawks. Both teams, like much of the NBA, have been off since Wednesday, Feb, 12, and come in well-rested and ready for a proper defensive effort. The Hawks are missing top scorers in Hunter and Bembry and the Heat are without Herro.

Esten’s NBA betting record: 193-163

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Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Atlanta Hawks (15-39) head to the Amway Center to play the Orlando Magic (22-31) at 7:00 p.m. ET. We analyze Hawks-Magic odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Hawks at Magic: Key injuries

HAWKS

  • SF Cam Reddish (hand) questionable
  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) out
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • PF Skal Labissiere (knee) out

MAGIC

  • SF James Ennis III (acquired) probable
  • PG D.J. Augustin (knee) out
  • PF Jonathan Issac (knee) out
  • SF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) out

Hawks at Magic: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Magic 115, Hawks 100

Moneyline (ML)

The Magic (-358) have lost eight of their last nine games mostly because their offense has plummeted. Over those nine games, the Magic have scored the fewest points per game on the worst field-goal percentage and 27th-ranked three-point percentage. They also failed to score more than 100 points in five of those games. Despite their recent poor performance, the Magic are still seeded eighth in the Eastern Conference playoffs at the moment, which is a lot more than you can say about the lowly Hawks (+275). 

Atlanta has the third-worst record in the NBA but has won two of their last three games, including a double-overtime victory over the New York Knicks, 140-135, on Monday. The Hawks playing last night is what stops me from sprinkling a little action on their moneyline. They have a 1-8 record and are getting outscored 124.8-102.2 in the second game of a back-to-back. 

PASS ON A MONEYLINE WAGER.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The terrible Magic offense has a chance to break out of its slump when they meet an Atlanta defense that allows the second-most points per game and is ranked 27th in defensive rating.

Trends to factor in the handicap include:

  • Orlando is 6-5 against the spread in division games and at home against teams below .500 whereas Atlanta is 4-4 ATS in division games and 4-9 ATS in road games against teams below .500.

  • Atlanta is also 4-9 ATS when being spotted 7.5-9.5 points and Orlando is 2-2 ATS when laying that many points.
  • Atlanta is 2-7 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back with a -22.6 point margin of victory and -14.9 margin ATS. Orlando is 4-3 ATS with a rest advantage.
  • As a road ‘dog, the Hawks are 10-16 ATS with a -13.7 margin of victory.

BET MAGIC -8.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

STAY AWAY FROM THE TOTAL in Hawks-Magic. Orlando wants to play through center Nikola Vucevic at their fourth-slowest pace in the NBA. Also, the Under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Orlando. However, the Hawks has a 32-22 Over/Under record and they’ve allowed 120 or more points in seven of their last nine games.

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New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis picks and best bets.

The New York Knicks (17-36) visit the Big Peach to play the Atlanta Hawks (14-39) at State Farm Arena for a 6 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Knicks-Hawks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Knicks at Hawks: Key injuries

Knicks

  • SG Damyean Dotson (illness) questionable
  • SG Allonzo Trier (illness) questionable
  • SF Moe Harkless (illness) questionable

Hawks

  • PF De’Andre Hunter (ankle) questionable
  • PF Bruno Fernando (calf) probable
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • SF Cam Reddish (concussion) doubtful
  • SG Treveon Graham (knee) probable
  • PG Trae Young (ankle) questionable
  • PF Skal Labissiere (knee) out
  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) questionable

Knicks at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Knicks 128, Hawks 121

Moneyline (ML)

The Knicks (+155) pulled out their fourth straight win Saturday, beating the Detriot Pistons 95-92, while the Hawks (-189) took their third loss in four games in their last contest against the Boston Celtics, 112-107. The most glaringly obvious matchup edge on either side is New York’s rebounding against Atlanta’s. The Knicks have a plus-1.1 rebound differential per game, while Atlanta has a differential of minus-3.7 rebounds per game.

New York has the best offensive rebounding rate in the league and Atlanta is ranked 27th in defensive rebounding rate. The Knicks are going to feast off these boards and play up to their No. 3 ranking in second-chance points against Atlanta’s 28th ranking in opponent second-chance points.

TAKE KNICKS +155 on the money line. New to sports betting? Bet $50 on the Knicks +155 to earn a profit of $77.50 if the Knicks win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Knicks are 5-1 against the spread in their last six meetings in Atlanta and 7-6 ATS in road games against team with records below .500. Plus, you have to scroll through the Hawks’ injury report it’s that extensive. If Young is less than 100% healthy, how does Atlanta have an advantage outside of playing at home? The Knicks have a better ATS record than the Hawks at 29-24 and 25-28, respectively. 

Of course, BETTING KNICKS +4.5 (-115) as an insurance play for our moneyline wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The first Knicks-Hawks game went well Over the projected total of 225 with New York crushing Atlanta 143-120. The combined Over/Under record of the officiating crew assigned to this game is 62-39 with an average total of 226.9. Additionally, both teams are playing their fourth game in six days. The Knicks allow 121.9 points per game with zero days of rest, Atlanta allows the second-most PPG and has the sixth-highest percentage of Overs in the NBA. 

BET OVER 226.5 (-115).

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Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and best bets.

The Atlanta Hawks (14-38) and Boston Celtics (35-15) will square off for the second time this week Friday night, this time at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze Hawks-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Hawks at Celtics: Key injuries

Hawks

  • PG Trae Young (ankle) probable
  • PG Jeff Teague (knee) probable
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (ankle) questionable
  • PF Cam Reddish (concussion) doubtful
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • SF DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) out
  • PF Bruno Fernando (calf) doubtful
  • C Nene Hilario (trade) out
  • SG Kevin Huerter (groin) probable
  • SF Chandler Parsons (personal) out
  • PG Derrick Walton Jr. (trade) out

Celtics

  • SF Gordon Hayward (foot) questionable
  • PG Kemba Walker (knee) questionable
  • SF Jaylen Brown (ankle) questionable
  • PG Marcus Smart (thigh) probable
  • C Daniel Theis (ankle) out
  • C Robert Williams III (hip) out

Hawks at Celtics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Celtics 120, Hawks 108

Moneyline (ML)

The Celtics are heavy favorites in this one with moneyline odds of -500. The Hawks (+375) are banged-up right now, but so too are the Celtics with Hayward, Walker and Brown all questionable.

Boston has won five in a row and recently beat the Hawks 123-115 earlier this week. PASS on the moneyline because of the risk being much more significant than the reward due to the chalky odds.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Celtics are 9.5-point favorites over the Hawks in this one after being 6.5-point road favorites Monday. In their last 10 games, the Celtics are 8-2 ATS, including 5-1 at home. Atlanta is only 5-5 ATS in its last 10 games and 3-6 ATS in the last nine meetings with Boston.

The Celtics rarely lose at home, going 21-5 straight up this season. They’ll get the win by double digits at TD Garden, especially if Walker, Hayward and Brown all play. Take the CELTICS (-9.5, -110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over/Under is 232.5 points, second-highest in the NBA Thursday. The Over has hit in six of the Hawks’ last seven games, but the total has gone Under in six of the Celtics’ last eight.

With injuries ravaging both teams, their offenses could sputter a bit. Take the UNDER 232.5 (-106).

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Atlanta Hawks at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Minnesota Timberwolves sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Atlanta Hawks (13-38) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-34) Wednesday at Target Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. The two squads were part of a four-team blockbuster trade Tuesday night which saw the ‘Wolves deal PF Robert Covington and the Hawks acquire C Clint Capela. We analyze the Hawks-Timberwolves sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Hawks at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) out
  • PF Bruno Fernando (calf) questionable
  • SG Kevin Huerter (groin) probable
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (ankle) questionable
  • C Alex Len (hip) out
  • PF Jabari Parker (shoulder) out
  • SF Chandler Parsons (concussion) out
  • PF Cam Reddish (concussion) out
  • PG Trae Young (elbow) probable
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • C Nene Hilario (groin) out

Timberwolves

  • SG Allen Crabbe (knee) doubtful
  • SF Jake Layman (toe) out

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Hawks at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Hawks 118, Timberwolves 111

Moneyline (ML)

The HAWKS (+195) have an extensive injury list, but they’re getting plush odds against a Timberwolves side (-239) being shown far too much respect while in the midst of a 12-game losing skid. The Hawks lost their last two games, 123-100 at the Dallas Mavericks Saturday and 123-115 vs. the Boston Celtics Monday, but they’re playing in their proper tier Wednesday.

Minnesota is 6-18 at home, while Atlanta is 5-21 on the road. This is much closer to a coin flip than the odds dictate, so it only makes sense to chase the value. Tuesday’s trade won’t have much of an impact on either side just yet. The Timberwolves’ loss of Covington represents the only major role being opened up Wednesday.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The HAWKS (+5.5, +100) are still getting even money to stay within 5 points in a loss or to win outright. The Timberwolves are just 17-30-2 against the spread overall and 5-18-1 at home, while the Hawks are 23-28 ATS overall and 8-18 on the road. The Hawks acquired the best player in Tuesday’s trade with Capela. Look for what’s left of Wednesday’s roster to come out reinvigorated.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 237.5 (-115). With plenty of openings on both teams, there will be a good number of bench players motivated to secure a larger role for the remainder of the season, but this much turnover is sure to throw both sides out of sync. Expect a sloppy game filled with turnovers and poor shot selection as some bottom-of-the-roster players attempt to play hero ball.

Esten’s NBA betting record: 179-146

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Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (29-19) host the Atlanta Hawks (13-36) Saturday at American Airlines Center for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Hawks-Mavericks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Hawks at Mavericks: Key Injuries

Hawks

  • SG Deandre’ Bembry (hand) out
  • PF Bruno Fernando (calf) questionable
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (ankle) questionable
  • C Alex Len (hip) out
  • PF Jabari Parker (shoulder) out
  • SF Chandler Parsons (concussion) out

Mavericks

  • SG Luka Doncic (ankle) out
  • C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out

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Hawks at Mavericks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Mavericks 120, Hawks 118

Moneyline (ML)

The MAVERICKS (-200) enter Saturday having lost two straight games, falling 133-104 to the Phoenix Suns Tuesday and 128-121 to the Houston Rockets Friday. They’re one game into what’s expected to be at least a six-game absence for their MVP contender in Doncic. The Mavs are an unimpressive 13-12 on home court for the season, but they’re still the easy choice Saturday against the Hawks (+165).

Atlanta is coming off an impressive 127-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday, but it is just 5-20 on the road and has  won two straight games just twice all season.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Take the HAWKS (+4.5, -106) on the spread to help hedge against the pick of the Mavs on the moneyline. Atlanta will need to stay within 4 points in a loss or win outright for an ATS bet to cash.

The Hawks are 23-26 against the spread overall and 8-17 on the road, but the Mavs are just 9-15-1 ATS at home. The hosts are also just 3-3-1 ATS when playing the second half of a back-to-back. Atlanta is 8-1 ATS when playing with a rest advantage over its opponent.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 236.5 (-121). The Mavericks are shorthanded and on the second half of a back-to-back, providing a scoring boost for a Hawks team averaging 109.2 points per game on the season. The Mavs managed to score 121 points Friday without Doncic in the lineup, as PF Kristaps Porzingis stepped up with 35 points in the loss.

Esten’s NBA betting record: 170-140

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Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (31-17) are at State Farm Arena Thursday to take on the Atlanta Hawks (12-36). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the 76ers-Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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76ers at Hawks: Key injuries

76ers

  • C Al Horford (knee) questionable
  • PF Mike Scott (knee) questionable
  • SG Josh Richardson (hamstring) out
  • C Joel Embiid (hand) probable

Hawks

  • C Alex Len (hip) out
  • PF Jabari Parker (shoulder) out
  • SF Chandler Parsons (concussion) out
  • SF DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) doubtful
  • C Bruno Fernando (calf) doubtful

76ers at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

76ers 117, Hawks 107

Moneyline (ML)

The 76ERS (-295) are big moneyline favorites in this contest over the Hawks (+230) despite being on the road. While Philadelphia hasn’t been a strong road team this year (9-15), Atlanta has been even worse at home (7-16). With Embiid back in the lineup, look for the 76ers to dominate on offense, as they should have no problem beating this struggling Hawks’ team.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The 76ERS (-7.5, +100) are significant favorites in this game despite going 1-6 against the spread in their last seven games. That shouldn’t concern bettors too much as the Hawks have the 29th-ranked defense in the NBA. The 76ers should be able to score with ease in this contest, and their No. 2 scoring defense should have no problem slowing down Hawks PG Trae Young and company. Take the 76ers to win by at least 8 points Thursday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this matchup is set at 228.5 points, which feels about right considering just how hot Atlanta’s offense can be from time to time. The 76ers defense should be able to slow them down some, likely keeping them under 110 points. I like the UNDER 228.5 (-121) to hit at State Farm Arena.

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