Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

The Atlanta Hawks (38-38) battle the Brooklyn Nets (41-35) Friday. Tip from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Hawks vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Brooklyn is 2-1 straight (SU) and against the spread (ATS) vs. Atlanta this season, but those 2 Nets' victories came before they traded F Kevin Durant. The Over cashed in 2 of the 3 matchups.

Atlanta beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-118 Tuesday but failed to cover as a 3-point home favorite. It is 4-3 SU over its last 7 games, alternating between wins and losses. The Hawks are also 4-3 ATS over that span, improving to 34-42 ATS on the season.

The Nets are coming off a 123-114 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point home favorite. They are 2-6 SU and ATS over their last 8 games, slipping to 38-36-2 ATS this season.