NBA Prop Bets: Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks (March 18, 2026)
The Atlanta Hawks (37-31) face the Dallas Mavericks (23-46) at American Airlines Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Hawks are favored to win at -355, currently marked as 8.5-point favorites, while the Mavericks are at +280. The total points line is set at 238.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 124-115 Atlanta.
- The Mavericks (-118) have a 30-38-1 ATS record this season, while the Hawks (-102) hold a record of 36-32-0.
- The Mavericks have a 29-40-0 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total points line and 40 have gone under). The Hawks have a 33-35-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mavericks are averaging 113.2 points per game this season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Hawks are averaging +4.7 more at 117.8 points (7th).
- Defensively, the Mavericks are giving up 118.2 points per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Hawks are giving up an average of 116.6 points (20th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Mavericks currently rank 4th for pace this season, recording 101.6 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Hawks sit 2nd on that scale with 101.9 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.1% of the Mavericks' field goal attempts come from three point range (28th in the league), leaving 64.9% from two. Meanwhile, the Hawks' opponents are taking 41.0% of their attempts from three (17th) and 59.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Atlanta takes 42.6% of shots from three (8th), leaving 57.4% from two, while Dallas' opponents are attempting 38.9% from three (16th) and 61.1% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Mavericks are shooting an underwhelming 34.2% from deep in 2025/26 (28th in the NBA), compared to the Hawks who are making 36.8% of their attempts (6th).
- On the opposite end, Dallas is holding opponents to 34.2% of their three-point attempts (1st), while Atlanta's opponents are hitting 35.6% of their shots (13th).
Ball Protection
- The Mavericks are committing 14.8 turnovers per game this season, ranking 19th in the league, while the Hawks are forcing 15.9 turnovers (6th).
- Flipping that script, Dallas is forcing 13.2 turnovers (25th), while Atlanta is committing 14.2 (12th).
Crashing the Boards
- Dallas is pulling down 44.9 rebounds per game this season (10th in the league), including 10.3 offensive boards (24th). Conversely, Atlanta's opponents are averaging a whopping 45.9 rebounds (26th), 11.3 of which have come on the offensive end (14th).
- Meanwhile, the Hawks are averaging 43.5 rebounds (17th) and 10.8 offensive rebounds (22nd), while the Mavericks are allowing 46.6 and 12.2, ranking 27th and 26th.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 23-44-2 | 12-21-1 | 11-23-1 | 11-11-0 | 12-33-2 | 4-6-0 |
| Atlanta | 35-29-4 | 18-13-4 | 17-16-0 | 20-10-3 | 15-19-1 | 8-2-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 23-45-1 | 11-22-1 | 12-23-0 | 11-11-0 | 12-34-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Atlanta | 35-31-2 | 18-16-1 | 17-15-1 | 22-11-0 | 13-20-2 | 8-2-0 |
HT/FT
- The Mavericks have completed the HT/FT double in 23.2% of games this season, while the Hawks have completed the HT/FT double in 41.2% of games.
To Go To Overtime
- The Mavericks have played in four games that went to overtime this season, while the Hawks have appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 38 of Dallas' 69 games this season. Meanwhile, 37 of Atlanta's 68 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Atlanta recorded a 124-112 victory over Dallas at State Farm Arena when these teams last met on March 10. Jalen Johnson was prominent on that day, recording 27 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and two blocks. That result snapped the Mavericks' four-game winning streak against the Hawks.
NBA Injury News – Atlanta Hawks @ Dallas Mavericks (March 18, 2026)
The Hawks listed Kuminga as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against Dallas.
The Mavericks listed Williams as Doubtful for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Jazz.
The Mavericks listed Gafford as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Jazz.
The Mavericks listed Martin as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Jazz.
The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.
