The Brooklyn Nets (15-40) and Atlanta Hawks (27-31) will face off in the NBA this afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are 9.5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Hawks -9.5), with the over/under set at 229.5 total points. Atlanta is a -390 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +310 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Nets vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, February 22.
Nets vs Hawks Prediction
- Nets vs Hawks pick: Under 229.5 (-110)
Our Hawks vs Nets best bet is Under 229.5 total points in this game. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Hawks Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -112 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | +310 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -109 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | -390 |
Nets vs Hawks NBA Preview
Our Bet Labs "Home Dictate Unders" system recommends the Under on this game's final score.
The last three Hawks' games have finished with totals below the current line for this game of over/under 229.5.
The same thing has happened in the latest three Nets' games, with two of them not even reaching 220 points.
Brooklyn has the worst offense in the NBA, ranking dead last in points scored per game with 106.8, almost four fewer than the next-to-last Kings.
Meanwhile, Atlanta ranks 10th with 116.9 points per game.
Nets vs Hawks Predictions, Betting Analysis
This system identifies NBA regular-season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
Pick: Under 229.5 (-110, bet365)
Spread
We will not be betting either side of the spread.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Nets vs. Hawks betting prediction is under 229.5 total points at -110.
Hawks vs Nets Betting Trends
