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The Atlanta Hawks ride a 10-game winning streak into Texas as they visit the Dallas Mavericks, who have dropped 10 of 12.
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Atlanta has pounded teams with losing records lately, and my Hawks vs. Mavericks predictions expect much of the same tonight.
Read on for my full NBA picks on Wednesday, March 18.
Hawks vs Mavericks predictionHawks vs Mavericks best bet: Hawks -8.5 (-110)
The Atlanta Hawks‘ win streak has been fuelled by punishing a weak slate, as their 124-112 win over Orlando last game was their first on this run against a Top-6 opponent.
Only two other wins were against teams in a Play-In position.
Atlanta’s smallest margin of victory in the last 10 is nine points, and that fits about right with another sub-.500 opponent.
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One of the teams they dumped was the Dallas Mavericks, 124-112, on March 10. Dallas can’t stop anyone. During this skid, it’s allowed 120.9 points per game, the fourth-worst mark in the league.
Hawks vs Mavericks same-game parlay
Let’s target Atlanta’s two budding stars. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is coming off a career-high 41 against Orlando, giving him five 20+ point games in the last six, including 29 against the Mavs.
Jalen Johnson is coming off a triple-double vs. Orlando and has 10+ rebounds in back-to-back games.
Hawks vs Mavericks SGP
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 20.5 points
Jalen Johnson Over 10.5 rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Eyeing Johnson and NAW
Johnson is averaging a robust 9.4 assists per game in March. He had 13 in his last game and has gone for nine or more in four of his last six.
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Walker drilled nine triples against Orlando, but aside from a five-splash game last time vs. Dallas, he’s gone Under 3.5 makes in the previous 12.
Hawks vs Mavericks SGP
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 20.5 points
Nickeil Alexander Walker Under 3.5 made threes
Jalen Johnson Over 10.5 rebounds
Jalen Johnson Over 8.5 assists
Hawks vs Mavericks odds
Spread: Hawks -8 (-110) | Mavericks +8 (-110)
Moneyline: Hawks -340 | Mavericks +270
Over/Under: Over 238 (-110) | Under 238 (-110)
Hawks vs Mavericks betting trend to know
Dallas has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games. Find more NBA betting trends for Hawks vs. Mavericks.
How to watch Hawks vs Mavericks
Location
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Date
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tip-off
8:30 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Southeast-Atlanta, KFAA
Hawks vs Mavericks latest injuries
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