The Brooklyn Nets aim to keep things rolling on Wednesday evening. The Nets are on a nine-game winning streak and bring a 22-12 record to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Brooklyn visits the Atlanta Hawks, with the Hawks boasting an 11-6 home record and facing a quick turnaround on a back-to-back. Joe Harris (knee) is out for the Nets, while Atlanta's injury report is much lengthier. Clint Capela (calf) is out while Trae Young (calf), De'Andre Hunter (ankle) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) are all questionable.
Caesars Sportsbook lists Brooklyn as a 6.5-point favorite, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 233.5 in the latest Nets vs. Hawks odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the Hawks vs. Nets match-up, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 11 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 33-13 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $1,800. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Hawks and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Hawks vs. Nets:
- Nets vs. Hawks spread: Nets -6.5
- Nets vs. Hawks over/under: 233.5 points
- Nets vs. Hawks money line: Nets -250, Hawks +205
- BKN: The Nets are 10-7 against the spread in road games
- ATL: The Hawks are 1-2-1 against the spread with no rest
- Nets vs. Hawks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Nets can cover
Brooklyn has headline-grabbing defensive strengths to go along with an elite offense. The Nets lead the NBA in 2-point defense (50.8%) and blocked shots (6.6 per game), and Brooklyn is in the top five in field goal percentage (45.6%) and assists allowed (22.9 per game). Brooklyn is also facing an Atlanta offense that is in the bottom five in 3-pointers per game, 3-point accuracy, and free throw creation this season.
On the other end, the Nets are scoring nearly 1.25 points per possession during an active, nine-game winning streak. Brooklyn is in the top five in offensive efficiency, field goal percentage and 3-point percentage this season. The Nets are also in the top eight in free throw accuracy and assists per game, with Brooklyn deploying an MVP candidate in Kevin Durant, who is averaging 30.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.
Why the Hawks can cover
Atlanta has a dynamic two-way guard in Dejounte Murray, and the Hawks take care of the ball. Nate McMillan's team is in the top five of the NBA in turnover rate, committing a giveaway on 13% of possessions, and the Hawks also rank in the top five in free throw accuracy. Atlanta attacks the paint effectively, and Brooklyn is in the bottom five in free throw attempts (25.2 per game) allowed on defense. The Nets also yield 37% 3-point shooting to opponents, and Atlanta has defensive strengths to lean on in this setting.
The Hawks are above-average in turnover creation and assist prevention, with Atlanta allowing opponents to make fewer than 35% of 3-point attempts. Brooklyn is excellent on offense, but the Nets are near the bottom of the league in free throw creation and offensive rebounding.
How to make Hawks vs. Nets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 238 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Nets vs. Hawks? And which side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Hawks vs. Nets spread you need to jump on Wednesday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
