NBA Prop Bets: Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks (April 3, 2026)
The Atlanta Hawks (44-33) face the Brooklyn Nets (18-58) at Barclays Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Friday's matchup. The Hawks opened as 15.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 17.5, leaving the Hawks at -1650 and Nets at +950. The total points line is set at 225.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 122-104 Atlanta.
- The Nets (-115) have a 34-41-1 ATS record this season, while the Hawks (-105) hold a record of 42-35-0.
- The Nets have a 31-43-2 O/U record this season (meaning 31 games have gone over the total points line, 43 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Hawks have a 38-39-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Nets are averaging 106.0 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Hawks are averaging +12.3 more at 118.3 points (6th).
- Defensively, the Nets are giving up 115.5 points per game this season (16th in the league), while the Hawks are giving up an average of 116.0 points (18th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Nets currently rank 27th for pace this season, recording 96.9 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Hawks sit 4th on that scale with 101.7 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 45.8% of the Nets' field goal attempts come from three point range (10th in the league), leaving 54.2% from two. Meanwhile, the Hawks' opponents are taking 40.8% of their attempts from three (15th) and 59.2% from two.
- Comparatively, Atlanta takes 42.9% of shots from three (8th), leaving 57.1% from two, while Brooklyn's opponents are attempting 38.5% from three (1st) and 61.5% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Nets are shooting an underwhelming 34.1% from deep in 2025/26 (30th in the NBA), compared to the Hawks who are making 36.9% of their attempts (6th).
- On the opposite end, Brooklyn is holding opponents to 37.8% of their three-point attempts (30th), while Atlanta's opponents are hitting 35.5% of their shots (11th).
Ball Protection
- The Nets are committing 15.9 turnovers per game this season, ranking 29th in the league. The Hawks may be well placed to take advantage of those numbers given they're forcing 16.1 turnovers per contest (4th).
- Flipping that script, Brooklyn is forcing 14.4 turnovers (17th), while Atlanta is committing 14.2 (11th).
Crashing the Boards
- Brooklyn is pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game this season (30th in the league), including 10.6 offensive boards (22nd). Conversely, Atlanta's opponents are averaging 45.4 rebounds (23rd), 11.3 of which have come on the offensive end (14th).
- Meanwhile, the Hawks are averaging 43.5 rebounds (17th) and 10.9 offensive rebounds (20th), while the Nets are allowing 43.3 and 10.3, ranking 12th and 4th.
First Quarter Winner
Brooklyn is +260 to win the first quarter, while Atlanta is -325. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 27-44-5 | 16-18-3 | 11-26-2 | 6-0-0 | 21-44-5 | 4-6-0 |
| Atlanta | 39-34-4 | 19-16-4 | 20-18-0 | 22-14-3 | 17-20-1 | 5-5-0 |
First Half Winner
Brooklyn is +455 to win the first half and Atlanta is -625. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 23-52-1 | 14-22-1 | 9-30-0 | 6-0-0 | 17-52-1 | 4-6-0 |
| Atlanta | 42-32-3 | 21-16-2 | 21-16-1 | 27-11-1 | 15-21-2 | 8-1-1 |
HT/FT
Brooklyn is +1500 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Atlanta is -1000.
- The Nets have completed the HT/FT double in 18.4% of games this season, while the Hawks have completed the HT/FT double in 44.2% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Friday's matchup is +3500 to go to overtime.
- The Nets have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Hawks have also appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 18 of Brooklyn's 76 games this season. Meanwhile, 41 of Atlanta's 77 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Atlanta recorded a 108-97 victory over Brooklyn at State Farm Arena when these teams last met on March 12. Jalen Johnson was prominent on that day, recording 21 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals. The Hawks have now won four straight against the Nets.
NBA Injury News – Atlanta Hawks @ Brooklyn Nets (April 3, 2026)
The Hawks said on Thursday (Apr. 2) that Landale is expected to miss at least two weeks, according to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.
The Nets said on Thursday (Mar. 19) that Porter Jr. will miss at least 2-3 weeks.
The Nets listed Claxton as Probable for Friday's (Apr. 3) game versus the Hawks.
The Nets said on Tuesday (Mar. 31) that Wolf has no timetable for a return, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
The Nets listed Clowney as Probable for Friday's (Apr. 3) game versus the Hawks.
The Nets reported Egor Demin will miss rest of season with plantar fasciitis.
The Nets said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Sharpe will undergo season-ending thumb surgery.
