The Atlanta Hawks wrap up their two-game swing in the Big Apple when they visit Brooklyn to take on the Nets Friday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The contest will be played at the Barclays Center.
These teams will play once more this month, with the next encounter coming on Dec. 28 in Atlanta.
Let’s go ahead and take a deeper look at this clash by considering some NBA team stats, NBA odds, and how each squad has done in recent NBA matchups. Here is our Hawks vs Nets betting analysis.
Last Game Records
Despite Trae Young leaning further into his villain character at Madison Square Garden — even going as far as to customize shoes that proclaimed him the “King of Broadway” — the Hawks (13-12) fell short against New York on Wednesday night.
The series was popularized by the two crews’ matchup in the postseason the last go-round.
Hawks Last Game Record
It was the Knicks’ Julius Randle that put on a show in front of a home crowd, bucketing 34 points and snatching 17 rebounds in a 113-89 decision. He also sunk three treys and dished out five assists.
Atlanta lost a third starter just three and a half minutes in when Dejounte Murray sprained his ankle, leaving Young with a heavier workload. He finished the night with 19 points and six assists.
The Hawks found themselves down by as much as 28 points and dropped their fifth of their last seven outings.
In his third game back from injury, Bogdan Bogdanovic missed the mark on all ten treys that he attempted. Atlanta went 6-of-36 from three-point land.
It doesn’t appear that it will get much easier against the Nets (14-12), who have gotten it together despite earlier team dramas.
Nets Last Game Record
Brooklyn has five of its last six, including a 122-116 final Wednesday against Charlotte.
In that one, Kyrie Irving posted 33 points, Kevin Durant added 29, and Seth Curry 20, handing the Hornets their third straight defeat.
The Nets set a season-high with 73 points in the initial half and tied a season-high with 20 assists in the same stretch.
Brooklyn led by 23 at the halftime break. If they can keep it up, the Brooklyn Nets standings should improve.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Analysis
Brooklyn Nets
NBA player stats show Durant averages 29.8 points per game, while Irving follows with 24.9.
Atlanta Hawks
Young is putting up 27.2 points and 9.5 assists each time out. Center Clint Capela averages 12.2 boards per game.
NBA Injury Report
As part of our Hawks vs Nets betting analysis, it’s always a good idea to check out the teams’ injury reports.
Forward De’Andre Hunter (hip) and guard Trent Forrest (concussion) are questionable to play in this matchup for Atlanta.
Forward John Collins is out with a left ankle sprain, while Murray is likely sidelined for two weeks with an ankle injury of his own.
Yuta Watanabe has been ruled out for Brooklyn with a hamstring issue.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Brooklyn is the favorite in this one, as it’s marked down as -7.5 at -110, while the Hawks are the same to cover.
On the money line, the Nets are -300 and Atlanta a +245 underdog. The total is listed at 230 points, with the over -110 and the under the same.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction
To cap off our Hawks vs Nets betting analysis, we’ll sum things up before making our NBA picks. For a team that has two talents, such as Durant and Irving, Brooklyn hopes that it can finally realize its potential.
The way that the Nets were able to perform Wednesday night — albeit it wasn’t one of their strongest NBA matchups — is how fans would like things to go as the NBA schedule progresses.
Especially with Atlanta as short-handed as it is right now, it seems like a smart play to go with Brooklyn to cover. The Atlanta Hawks games will be a struggle for a period of time, so take advantage of that.
NBA Pick: Nets -7 (-110)
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