Hawks vs. Mavericks Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM EST•Next update in: 4 minutes from now

Hawks vs. Mavericks preview (Mar 18). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Hawks -8.5), Naji Marshall props & Jonathan Kuminga's status (Questionable - Knee).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Mavericks +8.5, Mavericks +285, Total U 238.5
Key Pick:	Naji Marshall Over 14.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Jonathan Kuminga (Questionable - Knee)
Data Freshness:	10m ago (10:08 AM EST)

Atlanta Hawks

37-31

Mar 188:30 PM

FDSSE

Dallas Mavericks

23-46

Dallas Mavericks

23-46

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Hawks win by

7.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

71%

29%

Model Picks

Mavericks

Mavericks +8.5

Mavericks

Mavericks +285

Total

Total U 238.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Hawks INJURIES

Jonathan Kuminga

Questionable

The Hawks listed Kuminga as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against Dallas.

Mavericks INJURIES

Daniel Gafford

Questionable

The Mavericks listed Gafford as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Jazz.

Brandon Williams

Doubtful

The Mavericks listed Williams as Doubtful for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Jazz.

Dereck Lively II

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Caleb Martin

Questionable

The Mavericks listed Martin as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Jazz.

Kyrie Irving

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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ATL

DAL

Mar 18 ·8:30 PM

Naji Marshall

Points

Yes 14.5

ATL

DAL

Mar 18 ·8:30 PM

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Points

Yes 19.5

ATL

DAL

Mar 18 ·8:30 PM

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

3 Point FG Made

Yes 3.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks?

The Atlanta Hawks are favored by 8.5 points (-8.5), while the Dallas Mavericks are underdogs +8.5 points. The moneyline is Atlanta Hawks -317 and Dallas Mavericks +285. The total is set at 238.5 points.

Who is projected to win Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Atlanta Hawks to win by 7.0 points. Win probability is 71% for the Atlanta Hawks and 29% for the Dallas Mavericks.

What is the injury report for the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks?

The latest injury report shows Jonathan Kuminga (Questionable – knee) for the Atlanta Hawks, while Daniel Gafford (Questionable – illness), Brandon Williams (Doubtful – head), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Caleb Martin (Questionable – foot), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) are listed for the Dallas Mavericks.

What are the best bets for Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Mavericks +8.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks?

Top player props include Naji Marshall Over 14.5 Points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 19.5 Points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 3 Point FG Made. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.