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Hawks vs. Heat
The Atlanta Hawks will travel to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in the Play-In game to see who plays the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT). The Hawks are looking to bounce back and advance to the playoffs after losing their last two games of the season. Atlanta lost their last game of the season to the Boston Celtics 120-114. Look to see if they can win this Play-In game and get revenge against the Celtics. Meanwhile, the Heat closed the season winning four of their last five games. Miami defeated the Orlando Magic 123-110 in their last game of the season. Look to see if they can carry that momentum into this one.
Atlanta Hawks Basketball
With a 41-41 record on the season and a 26-26 record in conference play, the Hawks finished the season in eighth place of the Eastern Conference. Atlanta was just not able to carry their momentum after a win towards the end of the season, as they are 5-5 in their last ten games. The Hawks now find themselves in a Play-In against the Heat. Unfortunately, though for Atlanta is that they have to play on the road in this game. The Hawks have been bad on the road this season. They are 17-24 as the away team this season.
The Atlanta Hawks have been led by Trae Young, who leads the team in points and assists. Young is averaging 26.2 points and 10.2 assists a game this season. His backcourt partner Dejounte Murray has been incredible this season averaging 20.5 points and 6.1 assists a game. De’Andre Hunter has stepped up offensively for the Hawks this season averaging 15.4 points a game.
In their loss against the Celtics on the road, Bruno Fernando and Garrison Mathews led the way. Fernando finished the game with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Hunter also had a great game finishing with 14 points. In the win, the Hawks shot 45.2% from the floor and 28.2% from the three-point line.
Miami Heat Basketball
With a 44-38 record on the season and a 24-28 record in conference play, the Heat finished the season in seventh place of the Eastern Conference. The Heat have been red-hot as of late with a 6-4 record in their last ten games but winning four of their last five games. Miami is now in a Play-In game against the Hawks. Luckily, for the Heat they are at home for this game. Miami is 27-14 at the Kaseya Center.
The Heat have been led by Jimmy Butler, who leads the team in points and assists. Butler is averaging 22.9 points and 5.3 assists a game this season. Big man Bam Adebayo has been helping Butler this season averaging 20.4 points and 9.2 rebounds a game this season. Tyler Herro has helped the Heat offensively averaging 20.1 points a game this season.
In their win against the Magic at home, Udonis Haslem led the way finishing with 24 points. Duncan Robinson also had a great game finishing with 20 points and 4 assists. Jamal Cain helped on the glass finishing with 18 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. In the win, the Heat shot 54.2% from the floor and 40.9% from the three-point line.
Hawks vs. Heat Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Miami Heat -5.0 (-110)
- Over/Under: 226.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Atlanta Hawks (+170), Miami Heat (-205)
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Hawks vs. Heat Betting Trends
– Atlanta is 18-22-1 ATS on the road this season.
– Miami is 14-25-2 ATS at home this season.
– Atlanta is 21-30-1 ATS in conference games this season.
– Miami is 18-32-2 ATS in conference games this season.
– The Hawks are 21-18-1 ATS following a loss this season.
– The Heat are 12-28-3 ATS following a win this season.
Hawks vs. Heat Prediction
I love Jimmy Butler to score over 27.5 points in this game. Butler is easily the best player on the Heat, and he will need to step up and have a monster game to help the Heat defeat the Hawks in this game. In an elimination game like this there is no way Butler does not have a monster game and go off. Also, Butler has scored 24+ plus points in his last three games, including a 35-point game. I love Butler to have a huge game in this one.
Hawks vs. Heat Prop Pick: Jimmy Butler Over 27.5 points (-125).
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