The Atlanta Hawks (37-31) begin a quick two-game road trip when they take on the Dallas Mavericks (23-46) in an interconference battle on Wednesday, March 18.
The Hawks and Mavericks have met only once this season, with Atlanta coming away with a 124-112 victory just eight days ago. Tip-off for Wednesday’s matchup is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with Atlanta being listed as 8.5-point favorites on PrizePicks Team Picks.
Below, we’ll break down our Hawks vs. Mavericks prediction and picks for Wednesday night's game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Hawks vs. Mavericks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Hawks currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference and are still within striking distance of the top six in the standings. Atlanta is currently on a 10-game winning streak, with the most recent victory coming via a 124-112 decision vs. the Orlando Magic on Monday.
After trading star G Trae Young earlier this season, Hawks F Jalen Johnson has become the clear centerpiece of the franchise, leading the team in points (23.0), rebounds (10.4), and assists (8.1) per game, while also shooting 35.1% on 3-pointers this season.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are clearly in a rebuilding phase after trading star F Anthony Davis before the deadline. Dallas sits in 13th place in the Western Conference and is unlikely to reach the Play-In Tournament.
Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg has been one of the only bright spots, leading the team with 20.2 PPG while also registering 6.6 RPG and 4.5 APG. According to PrizePicks Team Picks, Flagg is second in the Rookie of the Year race with a 2.43x payout behind Charlotte Hornets G Kon Knueppel.
Hawks vs. Mavericks Spread, Over/Under
The Hawks are 8.5-point road favorites today, returning a 1.29x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Mavericks are home underdogs and return a 3.57x payout if they win outright, per PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: Atlanta Hawks -8.5 (1.92x payout)
- Over/Under: 238.5 (1.92x payout)
- Game Winner Payout: Hawks 1.29x | Mavericks 3.57x
Team Picks data is live as of writing and is subject to change.
Hawks vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Hawks vs. Mavericks injury report for Wednesday, via NBA.com.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- F Jonathan Kuminga (knee): Questionable
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- C Daniel Gafford (illness): Questionable
- F Caleb Martin (foot): Questionable
- G Brandon Williams (head): OUT
Hawks vs. Mavericks Prediction on Spread – 3/18/26
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Hawks vs. Mavericks prediction against the spread for Wednesday, March 18, on PrizePicks.
- The Hawks are 9-1 ATS during their current 10-game winning streak.
- The Mavericks are 4-2 ATS in their last six meetings vs. the Hawks, dating back to the 2022-23 season.
- Atlanta ranks seventh in the NBA in scoring with 117.8 PPG.
- According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Hawks own a 20.5 assist ratio, leading the league in that category.
- The Mavericks hold their opponents to a 34.2% shooting percentage from 3-point range, ranking first in the NBA.
- Dallas is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games.
Hawks vs. Mavericks Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/18/26
Here are two of the top Hawks vs. Mavericks picks to consider for Wednesday, March 18. Today's PrizePicks NBA player picks feature Hawks SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Mavericks SF Naji Marshall.
Hawks SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker vs. Mavericks Projection: 19.5 Points
- Alexander-Walker averaged 22.3 points over his last 10 games.
- The 2019 first-round pick registered at least 20 points in five of his last six contests.
- Alexander-Walker is shooting a scalding 49.2% from beyond the arc in March.
- The Hawks guard scored 29 points on 12-of-19 shooting (63.2%) vs. the Mavericks in the March 10 head-to-head matchup.
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Mavericks SF Naji Marshall vs. Hawks Projection: 25.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Marshall averaged a combined 24.6 points, rebounds, and assists per game across his last 10 appearances.
- The Mavericks forward has tallied at least 26 points, rebounds, and assists in four of his last 10 games.
- According to databallr, Marshall registers 7.9 potential assists per 100 possessions, ranking in the 56th percentile.
- Marshall has scored 20+ points in only three of his last 10 contests.
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The Hawks will look to extend an NBA-best 10-game winning streak and attempt to make a push out of a play-in spot. Meanwhile, the Mavericks will aim to land in the win column for the third time in their last five games.
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