On Wednesday, two Western Conference teams will mix it up in Atlanta. The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Atlanta Hawks. The Nets are dead last in the league with just 10 wins in 61 games. The Nets are 12 games behind the next worse Philadelphia. Brooklyn has dropped two in a row coming into Monday’s affair in Memphis.
For the Atlanta Hawks, they had a chance to take on Golden State Monday night. The Hawks came into that game with a 34-28 record, which is fifth in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are 2.5 games behind Toronto, and 2 games ahead of Indiana in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is -9.5 over Brooklyn on Wednesday. Find the latest NBA betting lines here.
Brooklyn Nets Vs Atlanta Hawks Odds, Expert Pick & TV Info
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Where: Philips Arena
Stream Option: Watch NBA
Odds: Atlanta -9.5
Why Bet on the Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have been struggling, as they dropped games to the Cavaliers and the Pacers. The Hawks are second in the Southeast Division, 4 games behind the Washington Wizards. The Hawks are 4.5 games ahead of the Heat. The Hawks are scoring 103.7 points per game, and allowing 104.5 points per game.
The Hawks Paul Millsap is the top scorer. The power forward is scoring more than 18 points per game, and is also the top rebounder on the team. Atlanta is coming off a 48 win season last year. The Hawks will need to finish 14-5 to match their win total from a season ago.
Why Bet on the Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have been horrible on the road. The Nets have won just three games on the road all season. The Nets are in dead last in the Atlantic Division, 29 games behind the Boston Celtics. The Nets are led by center Brook Lopez, with more than 20 points per game. Brooklyn is the worst defensive team in the league, allowing nearly 115 points per game.
The Nets are having their third straight losing season. After winning 44 games, the Nets have dropped their win total to 38, 21, and just 10 this season. Brooklyn recently had a 16 game losing streak that was snapped by a win over the Sacramento Kings.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are going to win this game easily. Atlanta has several scores, and the Nets are going to have a tough time defending that. Atlanta should jump out to an early lead and cruise from there. The Hawks know they cannot afford to lose games like this, especially as the postseason arrives soon.
Atlanta scores early and scores often. The Nets have a tough time scoring, and will not be able to keep up in this game. The final bet for this game on Wednesday between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks is the favorite. Bet on the Atlanta Hawks -9.5 over the Brooklyn Nets.
