Atlanta Hawks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/2/25, 2:41 AM  by Paul Tamayo | Modified on 4/2/25 at 3:18 AM in NBA Picks

The Atlanta Hawks (36-38) visit the Dallas Mavericks (37-39) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the American Airlines Center.

The Hawks and Mavericks meet for the second time this season. The first one ended in a 129-119 victory for the Mavericks, with Kyrie Irving leading the winning team with his 32 markers.

However, the Mavericks will be without Kyrie in their second matchup with the Hawks. Young center Dereck Lively II is also listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. The good thing is that Anthony Davis has returned from adductor strain injury, although his minutes are still restricted at this point.

As for the Hawks, they are coming off a 127-113 loss at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. Trae Young still double-doubled with 29 points and 15 assists, his sixth straight points and assists double-double. 

Moreover, the Hawks have been particularly efficient with their offense lately. In the last seven games, they achieved an offensive rating of 124.5. That is more than a ten-point improvement from their season average of 114.0.

The Hawks are playing the second leg of a back-to-back schedule, but they still have what it takes to keep it close against the Mavericks.