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 attempt to end a nine-game home losing streak when they host 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 has a point total of 237.5.

Mavericks vs. Hawks Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Hawks win (68.5%)

Mavericks vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The Hawks are 36-32-0 against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have 29 wins against the spread in 69 games this season.
• This season, Hawks games have hit the over 33 times out of 69 chances.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the total in 31 of 69 opportunities (44.9%).
• In home games, Atlanta has a worse record against the spread (17-18-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (19-14-0).
• The Hawks have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (40%) than road tilts (57.6%).
• Dallas' winning percentage against the spread at home is .471 (16-17-1). Away, it is .371 (13-22-0).
• Mavericks games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (17 of 34), and 40% of the time away (14 of 35).

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson averages 23 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.1 assists, shooting 49.5% from the floor and 35.1% from downtown, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 20.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 44.4% from the field and 38.6% from downtown, with 3.2 made treys per contest (ninth in league).
• Onyeka Okongwu is averaging 15.8 points, 7.8 boards and 3.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Dyson Daniels is averaging 11.5 points, 6.7 boards and 6.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.9 steals (fourth in NBA) and 0.4 blocked shots.
• CJ McCollum is averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 boards and 3.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Cooper Flagg gives the Mavericks 20.2 points, 6.6 boards and 4.5 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• The Mavericks get 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.
• The Mavericks are getting 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game from Brandon Williams.
• The Mavericks are receiving 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Max Christie.

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