Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

The Dallas Mavericks (37-41) battle the Atlanta Hawks (38-39) Sunday. Tip from State Farm Arena is set for 6 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Mavericks vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Hawks are coming off a 124-107 loss at Brooklyn Friday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. They are 0-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 3, but 4-4 ATS over their last 8. Atlanta is 34-43 ATS this season. They rank 4th in the NBA at 117.9 points per game.

The Mavericks lost on the road to the Miami heat 129-122 Saturday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point favorite. They are 1-4 straight up and ATS in their last 5 games. They are just 29-45-3 ATS this season.

The Hawks beat Dallas 130-122 on Jan. 18, covering as a 2.5-point road underdog while the Over 231.5 hit.