Despite a winning record, the Dallas Mavericks are one of the worst values on the NBA Bets board. Too much of the Dallas burden falls on superstar Luka Doncic. Dallas does play strong defense, but secondary production from the rest of the team has been a drag on their profit margin. Additionally, the Dallas brand with Doncic attracts plenty of square money. The Mavericks are too public of a team. In a similar way, the Atlanta Hawks are struggling to turn profits. Atlanta plays poor defense and relies on Trae Young to win shootouts.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Hawks at Mavericks SBG Odds Overview
Dallas will draw most of the offshore betting support in this matchup. Cause by the star power of Luka Doncic and the Mavericks’ status as a regular playoff team. Sharps will give Atlanta a glance based on Trae Young and an overlay price. Wise Guys think Atlanta can stay within the number and sneak through the back door.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 24-19 straight up, 15-26-2 against the spread, and 24-19 over/under the total. In turn, Dallas has covered only two of its previous seven games. Four of their last six games went under the total.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 20th for scoring offense, 17th for field goal percentage, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage, 27th for free throw percentage, and 30th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, Dallas has NBA metrics of 7th for scoring defense, 23rd for field goal percentage permitted, 10th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 22nd for defensive rebounding.
Point guard Luka Doncic is having another dominant NBA season. To show, Doncic leads Dallas with 34.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per contest. Doncic has scored 34 or more points in four of his last five games. He had nine or more rebounds in all five of those games. Further, forward Christian Wood adds 18.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per contest.
Atlanta Hawks Team Overview
The Atlanta Hawks are 20-22 straight up, 16-26 against the spread, and 23-19 over/under the total. Late on, the Hawks have paid in only two of their previous seven games. Four of Atlanta’s last six games went under the total.
Overall, Atlanta has NBA metrics of 11th for scoring offense, 19th for field goal percentage, 27th for 3-point field goal percentage, 4th for free throw percentage, and 10th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, Atlanta has NBA metrics of 21st for scoring defense, 16th for field goal percentage permitted, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 30th for defensive rebounding.
First among Atlanta scorers is Trae Young, with 27.4 points and 9.8 assists per game. Young scored at least 21 points in his most recent five games. Of great concern is that center Clint Capela is out with a calf issue. Capela is averaging 11.9 rebounds and 12.0 points per contest.
Hawks at Mavericks SBG Picks
In this situation, the Mavericks are the more complete team for NBA Bets. Atlanta’s weak defense and the absence of Capella are too much for the Hawks to overcome. And Dallas has the top player on the hardwood in Doncic.
Hawks at Mavericks SBG Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks.