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Atlanta Hawks to Face Brooklyn Nets in Crucial Matchup at Barclays Center

The Atlanta Hawks (37-42) will be facing off against the Brooklyn Nets (26-53) at the Barclays Center in New York on Thursday. Despite a recent loss to the Orlando Magic, the Hawks have secured a spot in the play-in round of the playoffs. They are currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Orlando Magic by two games with three games left to play. On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets are out of postseason contention but are coming off a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries and personal reasons. Atlanta is favored to win by 13 points according to the current line. For a more detailed analysis and free NBA picks, be sure to check out the full Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets prediction for a chance to win big.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks -850 | Nets +600
• Spread: Hawks -13.25 (-110) | Nets +13.25 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 232.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 89%.

Atlanta vs Brooklyn Stats

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks currently rank 5th in scoring, averaging 117.9 points per game, but are struggling defensively, ranking 27th in points allowed at 119.8 points per game. The team boasts a 47.0% shooting percentage overall and 35.6% from 3-point territory, while allowing opponents to shoot 48.3% overall and 37.6% from 3-point territory. Despite trading away De'Andre Hunter, the second-leading scorer, and dealing with injuries to Jalen Johnson, the team is led by Trae Young with an average of 24.0 points per game. Onyeka Okongwu leads in rebounds and blocks, while Dyson Daniels leads in steals. With a power ranking of 14, the Hawks have a record of 37-42 and rank 5th in offense and 27th in defense in the league.

Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets currently hold a power ranking of 22 in the league. They rank 30th in scoring, averaging 105.2 points per game, and 10th in points allowed, allowing an average of 111.9 points per game. Brooklyn shoots 43.8% overall and 34.4% from 3-point territory, while allowing opponents to shoot 47.9% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory. The top four scorers for Brooklyn are either injured or traded, leaving Drew Timme and Keon Johnson as the top active scorers. Nic Claxton leads in rebounding and blocked shots, while Trendon Watford leads in assists and Johnson in steals. Despite their statistics, Brooklyn has recently struggled against Atlanta in their last three matchups.

Brooklyn Nets Struggle Offensively as Atlanta Hawks Secure Playoff Spot

The Brooklyn Nets are currently facing significant challenges on the offensive end, as their top four scorers are either injured or no longer with the team. In addition, Brooklyn is without their primary assist leader. On the other hand, the Atlanta Hawks have secured a playoff spot but are in a tight competition for the top seed in the upcoming play-in round against three other teams. Despite Brooklyn being eliminated from playoff contention, their focus seems to be on securing another lottery pick rather than winning games as the season nears its conclusion. The Nets have struggled to perform well against the spread in recent games, ranking last in scoring with 105.2 points per game, as well as being near the bottom in overall shooting and three-point shooting. In contrast, Atlanta ranks higher in scoring, overall shooting, and three-point shooting.

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