Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction and Odds April 8
Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks betting preview for Friday, April 8. At the time of posting, Atlanta has opened as a 1.5-point road favorite over the home Heat, with the total sitting at 228.5 points.
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| Friday, April 8 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Miami Heat +1.5 vs Atlanta Hawks |
| Total: | 228.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 8:10pm ET / 5:10pm PT |
| Arena: | FTX Arena in Miami, FL |
| TV: | Bally Sports Southeast |
Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis
The Hawks travel to Miami to take on the Heat in a matchup that could absolutely be a first round matchup after the play-in tourney is over.
The game favors Atlanta by 1.5 points right now with a total of 228.5. The Heat have clinched the #1 seed and The Hawks are tied with the Nets for the #8-9 seed so I see a team with a bit more motivation than the other. Let’s take a look and find a best bet.
Heat are #1
After all the drama, the Heat ended up clinching the #1 seed and will cruise into the playoffs with rest and momentum.
They’ve won five straight and can do whatever they want with the next two games. I am writing this article in the morning, and as of now Lowry, Butler and Bam are listed as playing, but I would be surprised if they all played as there is no reason to go all out against a team like Atlanta.
Miami is a perfect 5-0 ATS their last five games along with going 4-1 to the over in those five games. They are also 4-1 ATS and 4-1 to the over in their last five home games so we have some real trends that I like about this team.
Hawks Finishing Strong
The Hawks have won six out of their last seven games as they’re getting hot at the right time, and they have also been a good ATS team going 4-1 their last five and they’re also 3-1-1 to the over on road games.
With Atlanta catching up to Brooklyn, and having a chance to pass them in the standings, I think we’ll see a full effort from them to finish the season so there’s a real chance that Atlanta could have their starting lineup in against several backups for Miami all game.
That being said, the spread isn’t going to be my play today.
Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
I’ll take the over here as I see a pretty free flowing game with little defense, especially if Butler or Lowry or Bam sits.
Miami has flown over this total in two out of three and Atlanta has gone over this total in five out of seven. Expect a high scoring game tonight as this game goes over 228.5 for my best bet in this one.
Prediction: Over 228.5
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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