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Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks April 10th 2025
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (26-53) will host the Atlanta Hawks (37-42) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hawks are favored by 13 and have a moneyline of -789. The over/under line is set at 229.
This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.
Hawks vs. Nets Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets
- Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
- Date: Thursday, April 10th
- Betting Odds ATL -13, ATL -789 | BKN +550 O/U 229
The Hawks Can Win If…
The Hawks dropped to 37-42 on the season after a 119-112 road loss to the Magic on Tuesday. Atlanta entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 231 exceeded the O/U line of 225.5.
A key moment in the game was a 10-0 run by Orlando, stretching the score from 57-55 to 67-55. Atlanta couldn’t recover, despite outscoring the Magic 55-53 in the 2nd half.
Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 30 points and 14 rebounds in their 119-112 loss to the Magic, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Trae Young added 28 points and 10 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 33.3% shooting.
Overall, the Hawks shot 45.5% from the field and 34.1% from three, making 14 threes. Okongwu scored 9 points in the 3rd and 8 in the 4th, while Young added 10 points in the 2nd quarter.
The Hawks struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points, which contributed to their 119-112 loss to the Magic. Overall, they allowed Orlando to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 14 threes at a 41% clip. The Hawks sent Orlando to the line 31 times, where they made 21 free throws. Atlanta recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
- Across their last three road contests, Atlanta has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 125 points per game.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Hawks struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
The Nets Can Win If…
The Nets improved to 26-53 on the season with a 119-114 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday. Brooklyn, favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 233, surpassing the O/U line of 213.5 by 19.5 points.
A key 10-0 run helped the Nets take control, turning a 38-33 deficit into a 43-38 lead. Brooklyn dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 43-26, but the Pelicans made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 35-22.
The Nets shot 49.4% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 42.5% clip in their win over the Pelicans. Trendon Watford led the way with 22 points, shooting 87.5% from the floor, while Drew Timme added 16 points and 9 rebounds.
Dariq Whitehead contributed 14 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter. Watford scored 13 of his 22 points in the 3rd, and Tyson Etienne added 8 of his 11 points in the same period.
The Nets’ defense held the Pelicans to 114 points on Tuesday, despite a 35-point 4th quarter. Brooklyn allowed 24 points in the 1st, 29 in the 2nd, and 26 in the 3rd.
Brooklyn limited New Orleans to 12 threes on 36% shooting. The Pelicans went 24/31 from the line. The Nets gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 11 steals and 4 blocks.
- Brooklyn has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 109. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
The Lean
The Hawks is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 112-79. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Hawks at -13.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 229, and our model projects the Hawks and Nets to reach a combined total of 191 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Hawks Looking to Get Defensive Against Nets
The Atlanta Hawks are heading into the final stretch of the season with offensive momentum—but serious defensive questions. As they prepare to visit the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, they’re hoping to tighten up before the NBA Play-In Tournament begins.
The Hawks (37-42) have secured a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in but have allowed a staggering 119.7 points per game this season—fourth-worst in the NBA. Despite ranking fifth in scoring at 117.9 points per game, their lack of defensive stops continues to be their Achilles’ heel.
“When we do guard, we have a chance,” head coach Quin Snyder said after Tuesday’s 119-112 loss to Orlando. “When we don’t, it makes everything harder.”
Atlanta has allowed 115 or more points in 10 straight games and at least 120 in 42 total contests. During their recent 2-6 skid, they allowed Orlando to shoot 53.5% from the field and surrender 66 first-half points—marking the sixth time in seven games the Hawks allowed 60+ before halftime.
Trae Young continues to do his part, posting 28 points and 10 assists against the Magic, while Onyeka Okongwu tied his career high with 30 points and added 14 boards. Young has notched double-doubles in nine of his last 10 games, and Okongwu now has 11 double-doubles in his past 17.
Nets Lean on Youth in Final Stretch
Brooklyn (26-53) isn’t postseason-bound, but the team is making the most of its final games by developing young talent. In Tuesday’s 119-114 win over New Orleans, the Nets used their 41st different starting lineup of the season—and it paid off.
Trendon Watford led the way with 22 points, including 11 in the third quarter, helping the Nets score a season-high 43 in the period. Rookie Drew Timme posted career highs with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Dariq Whitehead added 14 points and has made 12-of-24 three-pointers over his last three games.
“That’s what we want. We don’t want to do something in one season and then start over,” coach Jordi Fernandez said. “These guys are driving the culture.”
The last time these teams met on March 16, Brooklyn defeated Atlanta 122-114 behind a similar youth-powered performance. Atlanta will be looking to avenge that loss while also trying to find consistency ahead of the postseason.
