Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks ATS Prediction 12/04/19

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The Atlanta Hawks (5-16) will be at home in State Farm Arena when they go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets (10-10). The game will air on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last game. The Hawks (6.5-point favorites) beat the Golden State Warriors, 104-79, while the Nets (4.5-point underdogs) fell to the Miami Heat, 109-106. The Atlanta game went 39.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the Brooklyn game hit the projected point total of 215.

Atlanta dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 15.0) and a free throw rate of 0.157 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Golden State was 20.7 and 0.120, respectively. Brooklyn, on the other hand, held Miami to an effective field goal percentage of 0.453 (below their season average of 0.560). Trae Young played a pivotal role for Atlanta with 24 points and seven assists. Spencer Dinwiddie had a solid performance for Brooklyn, contributing 29 points and six rebounds.

The Nets dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three contests. In the last matchup, Brooklyn won 114-112. Brooklyn had a much better free throw rate (0.384 vs. 0.248). Atlanta, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 11.3). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Of the Nets’ 20 games, nine have finished over the O/U total. Brooklyn holds records of 10-10 straight up (SU) and 10-9-1 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Hawks games, with 11 overs compared to 10 unders. Additionally, Atlanta owns records of 5-16 SU and 10-11 ATS.

The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Atlanta in this meeting. The Hawks are among the league’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking eighth in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.5 percent. Meanwhile, Brooklyn ranks 20th in the league at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.3 percent.

Nets vs. Hawks ATS Pick

Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Nets rank 20th in points off turnovers per game (16.5) while the Hawks rank 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.9).
  • Atlanta ranks fourth in steals per game (8.8) while Brooklyn ranks 24th (6.8).
  • The Nets average 13.9 second chance points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Hawks rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.7).
  • Brooklyn averages 38.0 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (35.0).
  • Brooklyn ranks third in assists allowed per game (21.6) while Atlanta ranks 15th (24.2).
  • The Nets rank eighth in rebounds per game (46.8) while the Hawks rank 27th (42.1).
  • The Nets rank fourth in points in the paint per game (50.2) while the Hawks rank 19th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.5).
  • Brooklyn averages 12.9 fast break points per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Atlanta ranks 18th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
  • Brooklyn ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.2) while Atlanta ranks last in blocks allowed per game (7.7).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Atlanta and Brooklyn are both 2-0.
  • When scoring more than 100 points, the Hawks are 5-13 and the Nets are 10-8.
  • Atlanta is 6-4 ATS at home, while Brooklyn is 4-5-1 ATS on the road.
  • Of the Nets’ 10 road games, they have 5 overs, 4 unders and 1 push.
  • Of the Hawks’ 10 home games, they have 6 unders and 4 overs.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Brooklyn and Atlanta are both 3-2 ATS.
  • The Nets have 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push over their last five games, while the Hawks have 3 unders and 2 overs
  • During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 108.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, down from 9.6 for the season.