The Atlanta Hawks meet with the Dallas Mavericks with hopes to hang on for their deal life as they are hoping to continue winning to avoid eliminations. These two teams have never met this season yet. Hawks come into this game aiming to get their third straight win, while the Mavericks are aiming to bounce back in this game. The Hawks won against the Heat in a 121-113 victory. On the other hand, the Mavericks went home with a disappointment, suffering a 140-127 loss against the Trail Blazers. This meeting will be on January 19, 2023, at 8:30 AM (GMT+8), with the Mavericks as hosts.
Currently, the hosts are at the fifth spot of the Western Conference, an area they are still lucky to sustain, after their recent results. From their 45 games, this team won 24 games, but are still hoping to earn wins for better record. Fortunately, they are doing well at home, winning 16 of their 22 home games. As for the visitors, they are at the ninth of the Eastern Conference, hanging on for their lives. Following their consecutive losses, they now hope to climb up in a safer zone. They won 22 of their 44 games, and 10 of those are from their away games.
Atlanta Hawks
As they continue to improve their standings, they are lucky that they are now on a run of getting their fourth straight win. The timing of their winning streak is at the right time as it came on the time they needed it. They are from wins against the Pacers, Raptors, and the Heat. On their match against the Heat, they were tremendous in that game as they are efficient from both ends of the floor. They were on fire on that game, shooting 59% inside the paint, and 48% from beyond the arc. As they face a tough squad in this game, they are hoping to pull off the same performance in this game. They are the 11th in offense with 115.1 points per game, and the 20th in defense allowing 115.8 points per game.
As expected, it was Trae Young who leads the Hawks when it comes to offense, having 27.4 points per game, and 9.8 assists. Dejounte Murray is also doing well for the Hawks, scoring 20.5 points per game.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks are hoping to bounce back in this game, after experiencing a loss against the Trail Blazers on their previous match. During this season, this squad have different streaks, both winning and losing streaks. Now, this squad is in a downward streak, losing four of their last five matches. Coming into this game, they are hoping not add more losses for them as they are already on a two-game losing streak. When it comes to the three-point line, the Mavericks are averaging 35.9%, a not bad record. When it comes to field goals, they are making 47% of their shots, but their defense is the area they need improvement. They are the 18th in offense with 112.7 points per game, and the 12th in defense, giving up 112.3 points per game.
Luka Doncic is the one leading the Mavericks with 33.8 points per game, but he is a doubt in this game. He did not played on their previous match due to his ankle injury, which is why his status in this game remains to be a doubt. Along with him is Tim Hardaway who is also questionable for this game.
Prediction:
Dallas Mavericks
Total Under: 118.5
Odds: 0.86
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