The Atlanta Hawks (30-30) and the Brooklyn Nets (34-25) square off in a battle between conference rivals Sunday afternoon. The Nets are currently the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, and the Hawks are sitting in the eighth spot. Brooklyn has won both regular season matchups against Atlanta thus far.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Hawks as a 5-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. Hawks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 233.5. Before making any Hawks vs. Nets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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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 odds and betting lines for Hawks vs. Nets:
- Nets vs. Hawks spread: Atlanta -5
- Nets vs. Hawks over/under: 233.5 points
- Nets vs. Hawks money line: Atlanta -210, Brooklyn +175
- BKN: The Nets are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up loss
- ATL: The Hawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on one days of rest
- Nets vs. Hawks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Nets can cover
Forward Mikal Bridges is an athletic, two-way player in the frontcourt. Bridges has exceptional length and lateral quickness to defend multiple positions with ease. The Villanova product owns a reliable jumper from downtown with the bounce to finish above the rim. The 26-year-old averages 17.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. On Feb. 15, Bridges exploded for 45 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
Center Nic Claxton has been a nimble and powerful option in the lane. Claxton has terrific defensive instincts with the grit to be an effective shot blocker. The Georgia native can soar above the rim and be a constant scoring threat. Claxton averages 12.7 points and 9.0 boards, while leading the NBA in field-goal percentage (71.7%). Additionally, he's second in the league in blocks (2.5).
Why the Hawks can cover
Guard Trae Young is a sharpshooting facilitator. Young has a tremendous range with a quick release on his jumper. The Oklahoma product has been an excellent passer and is second in the NBA in assists (10.2) with 26.9 points per game. He's dished out at least 11 assists in six of his last eight games. On Feb. 13, Young had 25 points and 14 assists.
Center Clint Capela is a long and athletic big man who hovers around the paint. Capela has been an active rebounder and good rim protector. The 28-year-old is seventh in the league in rebounds (11.2), ninth in field-goal percentage (62.9) with 12.1 points per game. On Feb. 11, he put up 14 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks.
How to make Hawks vs. Nets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 237 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
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