Hawks vs Mavericks Prediction, Picks & Player Props (1/18): Will Young and Doncic put on a show in Dallas?

Two forever-intertwined NBA superstars will face off tonight as Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center (7:30 pm ET/6:30 pm local time, ESPN).

Young and the Hawks (22-22, 10-13 away, 9th in the Eastern Conference) are in Dallas looking to pick up a fourth straight win, while Doncic and the Mavs (24-21, 16-6 home, 5th in the Western Conference) are looking to avoid a third straight loss.

Will we see two of the league’s brightest talents take the spotlight tonight in Dallas? Read on for our Hawks vs Mavericks prediction, as well as our favorite spread, total, and player prop picks for this matchup.

Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

Odds are via BetOnline as of Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 4:50 pm ET. This article may also include odds from our other recommended legal sports betting sites.

Spread

• Atlanta Hawks +2.5 (-114)
• Dallas Mavericks -2.5 (-106)

Over/Under

• Over 233.5 (-110)
• Under 233.5 (-110)

Moneyline

• Atlanta Hawks +116
• Dallas Mavericks -136

Will It Be a Happy Return Home for the Mavericks After Tough Trip?

This is the first game back home for the Mavs after a five-game road trip, and they will likely be glad to be back home.

In their road swing, they lost four games by double digits, and the only one on they picked up on their travels was an overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

At home, Dallas is only 9-11-2 ATS, but they are 5-2 ATS this season when favored by three or fewer points.

By comparison, the Hawks are 4-7 ATS this season when they have been an underdog of three or fewer points.

Additionally, the Hawks are just 5-9 SU and 5-9 ATS on the road this season against teams who entered today at .500 or better. So, there are a number of factors in favor of the home team covering the tight spread tonight.

Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Picks

Hawks vs Mavericks Prediction: Mavericks to win

Hawks vs Mavericks Picks: Mavericks ML (Best Value: BetMGM)

Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Player Props

• Luka Doncic over 9.5 rebounds (Best Value: BetMGM)
• Luka Doncic to record a triple-double (Best Value: BetOnline)

Doncic has had exactly 10 rebounds in each of his three home games against the Hawks, and he has a triple-double in each of the last two home games.

• 2/6/22: 18 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists
• 2/10/21: 28 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
• 12/12/18: 24 points, 10 rebounds, six assists

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