Both teams return the same core as last season when Dallas won both meetings straight up while splitting ATS. I like the Hawks to be the team to open with a win though, and to cover the spread in the process. The Hawks are 12-3 ATS over the last 15 meetings though, including 6-2 ATS home in Atlanta where they're always difficult to beat. Hawks are 18-4 ATS in their last 22 games as a home favorite. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

10* play on Atlanta Hawks.