Planning on watching today’s Nets and Hawks game? Catch the action at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on BSSE. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 233.5 points, and the Hawks are favored to win at home vs. the Nets.

BROOKLYN NETS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +4

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-107 in favor of the Nets.
  • Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with Mikal Bridges points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can the Nets Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

So far this season, the Nets have a record of just 6-7, as they look to pick up a win over the Hawks. The team is presently 10th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic division.

Against the spread, Brooklyn have an above .500 record vs. the spread sitting at 9-3 ATS. When playing on the road, the Nets hold an ATS record of 4-2 in contrast to a 5-1 record against the spread when playing at home.

Against the 76ers, the Nets had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 113.1 points per game. They scored 99 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% in the game. Leading the Nets in scoring vs. the 76ers was Lonnie Walker IV with his 26 points. Mikal Bridges also added 18 points for the Nets.

So far, the Nets’ defense is ranked 17th in the league at 113.8 points per contest.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.3% while allowing 34.9% from downtown.

Does Atlanta Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Over the Hawks’ last five games, they are 1-4 and come in with an overall record of 6-7. The team is presently 9th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Southeast division.

This season, Atlanta holds an ATS record of 4-9, which also includes their three game losing streak against the spread. In their last five home games, Atlanta has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 1-6 at home compared to 3-3 on the road.

The Hawks offense is coming off a game in which they scored 152 points vs. the Pacers. Overall their field goal percentage was 60% while connecting on 15 threes. Up to this point, the Hawks’ offense has been efficient inside the arc, posting a two-point field goal percentage of 56%. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the NBA possessions per game (101.1).

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Hawks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 120.9 points per game (25th).

On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.3% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.