The Atlanta Hawks (1-3) and Brooklyn Nets (0-4) meet Wednesday. Tipoff from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Hawks won 2-1
The Hawks lost to the Chicago Bulls 128-123 Monday, failing to cover as 2.5-point road favorites. The Over (244.5) hit. Three Atlanta players scored at least 20 points, with C Kristaps Porzingis — acquired in an offseason trade — leading the way with 27 on 11-for-17 shooting. After splitting their first 2 games of the season, the Hawks have dropped 2 straight.
The Nets are 1 of 3 winless teams left in the NBA after losing 137-109 at the Houston Rockets Monday. Brooklyn closed as a 16-point underdog, and the Over (224.5) cashed. F Terance Mann led the way with 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting. Only 1 of the Nets’ 4 losses has been by single digits.
Hawks at Nets odds
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Moneyline (ML): Hawks -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Nets +260 (bet $100 to win $260)Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -8.5 (-105) | Nets +8.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Hawks at Nets key injuries
Hawks
F Jalen Johnson (ankle) probableF Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) probable
Nets
F Ziare Williams (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction
Hawks 124, Nets 117
PASS.
The Nets (+260) have some value, especially at home, but considering the size of the spread, that’s the better wager in this one.
BET NETS +8.5 (-115).
The Nets are 1-3 ATS on the season, with that lone cover coming in their only home game. They lost by 7 points to the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday as an 11.5-point underdog. With G Cam Thomas averaging 24.5 points per game, Brooklyn has the scoring to keep pace with the Hawks and performs better at home.
The Hawks are 1-1 ATS on the road and have lost 2 straight games — one by 5 to the Bulls Monday and one by 17 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday. While the Nets sit last at -16.3, Atlanta ranks 25th (-9.2) in net rating, so it hasn’t been much better. Expect the home side to keep things close, and take NETS +8.5 (-115).
BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).
Neither offense has shown enough to expect this caliber of scoring. The Hawks have scored more than 120 points once and have tallied 118 or fewer in their 3 other games. They are 2-2 O/U.
The Nets have scored 109 or fewer points in 2 straight games and rank 24th in pace, so they aren’t going to push the tempo and create additional scoring opportunities. Back UNDER 238.5 (-110).
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