Atlanta (37-42) at Brooklyn (26-53)
- When: Apr 10 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- TV: YES
Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Spread: Hawks -13 | Total: 232.5
Atlanta Hawks: Offense Isn’t the Problem—Defense Is
The Atlanta Hawks have locked in a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in race, but their biggest challenge remains the defensive end. They rank fifth in the NBA in scoring at 117.9 points per game, but they’re also surrendering 119.7 per outing—one of the worst marks in the league.
Atlanta has allowed 115+ points in 10 straight contests and has surrendered 120 or more in 42 games this season. When they allow that many, they struggle—posting a 10-32 record in those games. One of those came in a recent loss to Brooklyn on March 16, when the Hawks gave up 122 points in a defeat.
Despite these defensive issues, Atlanta remains explosive. Trae Young is coming off a 28-point, 10-assist performance, giving him nine double-doubles in his last 10 outings. Onyeka Okongwu also tied a career high with 30 points and pulled down 14 boards. He’s recorded double-doubles in 11 of his last 17 games, giving Atlanta a major presence in the paint.
The Hawks are 2-6 in their last eight but are a different beast at home—and against this rebuilding Brooklyn squad, they’ll be looking to regain momentum heading into the postseason.
Brooklyn Nets: Youth Movement Underway
The Nets have already turned their attention to player development, giving big minutes to rookies and second-year guys. In their most recent outing, Brooklyn snapped a five-game home skid by edging the Pelicans 119-114.
Brooklyn got a boost from its bench, with Drew Timme recording career-highs of 16 points and nine rebounds, while rookie Dariq Whitehead added 14 and has gone 12-for-24 from deep over the last three games.
The Nets continue to shuffle their lineup—using their 41st different starting five in the last game—and are relying heavily on unproven players. Only Nic Claxton and Jalen Wilson remain from the group that upset the Hawks last month. With limited experience and little left to play for, Brooklyn is more about culture-building than wins right now.
Betting Prediction
This game lines up perfectly for Atlanta to bounce back after Tuesday’s loss. They’ve dominated offensively, and Brooklyn’s young, defensively vulnerable squad likely won’t have an answer for the Hawks’ firepower. Look for Young to control the tempo, with Okongwu continuing to feast inside.
Final Score Prediction: Hawks 126, Nets 109
Best Bet: Hawks -13
Lean: Over 232.5 if Brooklyn can contribute enough offensively.
- NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
