Hawks vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 18

The Dallas Mavericks (23-46) hope to halt a nine-game home losing streak when hosting the Atlanta Hawks (37-31) on March 18, 2026.

The Hawks play the Mavericks in a game that Atlanta is currently a healthy favorite by 8.5 points. The game's over/under is 237.5.

Hawks vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Arena: American Airlines Center
• Total: 237.5 points
• Spread: Hawks -8.5
• Moneyline: Hawks (-340), Mavericks (+275)

How to watch Hawks vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: FDSSE, KFAA, WANF, Peachtree Sports Network, WFAA

Betting the Over/Under: Hawks vs. Mavericks

• In 29 games this season, the Hawks and their opponents have gone over 237.5 total points.
• The Mavericks have played 21 games this season that have had more than 237.5 combined points scored.
• These two teams score a combined 231 points per game, 6.5 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these two teams average 234.8 points per game combined, 2.7 fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hawks vs. Mavericks

• Atlanta has won 36 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 32 times.
• When playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Hawks have an ATS record of 8-3.
• The Mavericks have won 29 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 40 times.
• Dallas has an ATS record of 10-11 when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs this year.
• At home this year, the Mavericks are 16-17-1 against the spread and 14-20 overall.
• Dallas is winless ATS (0-2) as a 8.5-point underdog or more at home.
• In away games, the Hawks are 19-14 against the spread, and 18-15 overall.
• Away from home, Atlanta has two wins ATS (2-1) as 8.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Hawks vs. Mavericks

• The Hawks have won 21 of the 34 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (61.8%).
• This season, the Mavericks have been the underdog 48 times and won 13, or 27.1%, of those games.
• Atlanta has gone 9-1 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -340 or shorter (winning 90%).
• This season, Dallas has won four of its 20 games, or 20%, when it is the underdog by at least +275 on the moneyline.
• The Hawks have an implied moneyline win probability of 77.3% in this contest.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hawks vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Hawks (- 8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (237.5)
  
• Prediction: Hawks 129 - Mavericks 113
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