Mavericks vs Hawks Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2024

NBA TV will feature a Monday night clash between the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Mavericks (9-8) are two games below .500 on the road and are averaging 116.2 points per contest. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for Dallas, who went to overtime with Miami on Sunday before falling by a 123-118 final score. 

Kyrie Irving led six Dallas players in double figures with 27 points (9-21 FG) and six assists. P.J. Washington scored 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting and grabbed ten rebounds. Naji Marshall added 20 points in 30 minutes off the bench for the Mavericks, who missed 30 of 40 three-point attempts.  

The Atlanta Hawks have split their first eight home games and are sitting in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (7-10) rank 20th in the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 120.5 points per game. On Friday, Atlanta was torched for 78 points during the second half of a 136-122 road loss against Chicago. 

Trae Young and Jalen Johnson led five Atlanta players in double figures with 25 points apiece on a combined 18-for-37 shooting. Clint Capela added 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who allowed the Bulls to shoot a sizzling 57 percent from the field. 

Dallas G Luka Doncic is dealing with a right wrist strain and is expected to be re-evaluated this week. The Hawks are playing at the fastest tempo in the league, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is to back Atlanta to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 124-117.