| MATCHUP | Brooklyn Nets | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-40 | 27-31 |
| Spread | +9.5 -112 | -9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-115) | Under 228.5 (-105) |
| Where | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | |
| When | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | YES | |
The Brooklyn Nets invade the State Farm Arena to battle the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been in terrible form, as they’ve lost 21 of their last 26 games overall, and they will be hoping to put a halt to a three-game losing streak after getting routed by the Thunder in a 105-86 road defeat on Friday. Michael Porter Jr. led the team with 22 points, nine rebounds, and five assists; Nolan Traore added 17 points, while Day’Ron Sharpe chipped in with 12 points, but no other player scored more than eight points.
As a team, the Nets shot a miserly 37 percent from the field and seven of 41 from the 3-point line as they struggled against the defensive pressure of the Thunder and scored just 10 points in the second quarter to trail by 17 points going into halftime. The Nets responded with 34 points in the third quarter to climb back into the contest, only to get blown out at the end. Ochai Agbaji had a rough game of just four points on one of six shots off the bench, while Egor Demin had a night to forget as he scored just three points on one of 10 shots from the field.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been in poor form, as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall, and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting scorched by the Heat in a 128-97 loss on Friday. Onyeka Okongwu led the team in scoring with 22 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum each scored 20 points, while Jalen Johnson tallied a triple-double of 16 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists.
As a team, the Hawks shot just 38 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line, struggled to find their rhythm on offense, and scored just 16 points in the first quarter to fall behind right away, and things only got worse in the second half, where the Hawks allowed 71 points to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. Jock Landale had a quiet game of just three points on one of seven shots, while Zaccharie Risacher scored just four points on one of eight shots.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has won five of the Nets’ last six games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Hawks’ last five games.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Nets have won four of their last seven games as road underdogs against the Hawks following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last nine games at State Farm Arena.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last four day games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Nets’ last six road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only nine players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 9th in the league for second-chance points (163) this season.
- Noah Clowney ranks 4th amongst qualified centers for three-pointers made per game (2.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (47.5%).
- The Hawks rank 2nd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (91.6).
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.2%).
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Nets are still slightly shorthanded with Ziaire Williams still out, while the Hawks have ruled out Jonathan Kuminga again. You really couldn’t trust either team with any confidence at the moment, but these two squads last met on Oct 29, and it was the Hawks who won by 117-112. I’m not expecting such a close contest in this one, as the Nets have looked toothless on offense lately, and I don’t think they have enough firepower to keep pace with the Hawks, who are getting desperate for a win. The line is a bit hefty, but I still have the Hawks earning a much-needed win and cover at home in this spot.