The Dallas Mavericks'(24-20) visit the'Atlanta Hawks'(18-26) on Friday. Tip from State Farm Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mavericks vs. Hawks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting. Atlanta won 2-0 last season.
Dallas has lost 3 games in a row after falling 132-109 against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and failing to cover as a 2.5-point home underdog. G Luka Doncic scored a team-high 34 points with 8 rebounds and 9 assists while F'Tim Hardaway Jr.'(17 points) and G Jaden Hardy'(11) were the only other Dallas players to score in double figures. The Mavericks shot 46.1% from the field in the loss.
Atlanta has lost 3 games in a row after losing to the Golden State Warriors 134-112 on Wednesday and failing to cover as a 6-point road underdog. G Dejounte Murray'scored a team-high 23 points while 6 different Atlanta players scored in double figures. C'Clint Capela'(11 points, 11 rebounds) had a double-double. The Hawks shot 41.5% from the field in the loss.