Mavericks vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 18

Mavericks vs. Hawks Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage:

The Dallas Mavericks (23-46) are 8.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a nine-game home losing streak when they take on the Atlanta Hawks (37-31) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on Atlanta Hawks. The matchup's over/under is 238.5.

Mavericks vs. Hawks Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Hawks win (68.4%)

Mavericks vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The Hawks are 36-32-0 against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks are 29-39-1 against the spread this year.
• Games involving the Hawks have hit the over 33 times out of 69 chances this season.
• Mavericks games this season have hit the over on 31 of 69 set point totals (44.9%).
• Atlanta has done a better job covering the spread in away games (19-14-0) than it has in home games (17-18-0).
• The Hawks have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (40%) than games on the road (57.6%).
• Dallas has been better against the spread at home (16-17-1) than away (13-22-0) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over 17 of 34 times at home (50%), and 14 of 35 away (40%).

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson is averaging 23 points, 8.1 assists and 10.4 boards.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker's numbers on the season are 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 44.4% from the floor and 38.6% from downtown, with an average of 3.2 made 3-pointers (ninth in league).
• Onyeka Okongwu averages 15.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 2 made treys per contest.
• Dyson Daniels is averaging 11.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
• CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 20.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He is also sinking 47.1% of his shots from the floor and 29.1% from beyond the arc, with 1 trey per game.
• The Mavericks receive 15.3 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
• The Mavericks are receiving 14 points, 7 boards and 1.9 assists per game from P.J. Washington.
• Brandon Williams' numbers on the season are 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He is draining 47.2% of his shots from the floor.
• The Mavericks are receiving 12.7 points, 3.4 boards and 2.1 assists per game from Max Christie.

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