Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips | April 4, 2024

On Thursday, there are five NBA games scheduled, including the Atlanta Hawks facing off against the Dallas Mavericks. This will mark the second and final time the two teams will play each other this season, with Dallas coming out on top 148-143 in their previous matchup on Jan. 26.

Let us now shift our focus to the upcoming Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks game on April 4, as we provide a preview, prediction, starting lineups, and betting tips.

Despite Dallas’s recent victory, the Hawks still maintain a 47-38 all-time lead over the Mavericks. Luka Doncic’s impressive performance of 73 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and one steal propelled Dallas to victory in the most recent game between the two teams. However, Trae Young put up a strong showing for Atlanta with 30 points, 11 assists, and three steals.

NBA Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks

The match between the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks is set to take place on Thursday, April 4 at the American Airlines Center. The game is set to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcasted on WFAA/UniMas 49 and Bally Sports SE-ATL. Viewers can also watch the game live on fuboTV and NBA League Pass.

The Hawks are listed as underdogs with a moneyline of +455, while the Mavericks are favored with a moneyline of -650.

Total (Over/Under): Hawks -110 (Over 230.5) vs. Mavericks -110 (Under 230.5)

Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks

After the Brooklyn Nets’ recent loss, the Hawks (36-40) have secured the 10th spot in the East and are guaranteed a play-in spot. However, they still have a chance to move up to ninth place if they can overtake the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks have been on a winning streak, with their latest victory being a 121-113 win against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Jalen Johnson was the star of the game, recording a triple-double with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists.

The Mavericks (45-30) currently hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference and recently suffered a narrow 104-100 defeat against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. It is crucial for Dallas to avoid any further losses in order to secure their position and prevent the possibility of being pushed into the play-in tournament. With only a one game lead over the eighth-ranked Sacramento Kings, even a single loss could result in a significant drop in the standings.

Starting Lineups, Subs, and Rotations for the Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Game

Trae Young (finger), Saddiq Bey (left ACL), Mouhamed Gueye (elbow), AJ Griffin (ankle) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will all be absent for the Hawks. Therefore, Atlanta coach Quin Snyder is expected to begin with the following lineup:

Bogdan Bogdanovic will be playing point guard, while Dejounte Murray will take on the shooting guard position. Jalen Johnson will be the small forward, with De’Andre Hunter at power forward and Clint Capela as the center.

The main backup players for the Hawks include Vit Krejci, Garrison Mathews, and Bruno Fernando.

On Thursday, the Mavericks will have to play without three key players: Dereck Lively II (knee), Josh Green (ankle), and Greg Brown III (personal). With these absences, Dallas coach Jason Kidd will have to make some strategic decisions for the starting lineup.

The starting lineup consists of Luka Doncic at point guard, Kyrie Irving at shooting guard, Derrick Jones Jr. at small forward, P.J. Washington at power forward, and Daniel Gafford at center.

Dante Exum, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Maxi Kleber are essential replacements for Dallas.

Expert Tips for Betting on Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks

Dejounte Murray’s over/under for points is set at 23.5. In his previous game against Detroit, he scored 24 points and it is likely that he will have a similar performance against Dallas. It is safe to anticipate Murray surpassing 23.5 points.

The set points, rebounds, and assists total for Luka Doncic is 54.5, which is slightly lower than his season average of 52.9. In the upcoming game against Atlanta, Doncic is expected to surpass the 54.5 mark in an effort to prevent Dallas from falling in the standings and potentially ending up in the play-in tournament.

Predicted Outcome for Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks are highly expected to win at home and for good reason. However, Dallas may face challenges in meeting the 11.5-point spread. This game is likely to be high-scoring, with the total points for the team expected to exceed 230.5.