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Andre Smith signs with the Atlanta Falcons

Former North Carolina linebacker Andre Smith signs with the Atlanta Falcons.

Former UNC linebacker [autotag]Andre Smith[/autotag] has announced that he will be signing with the Atlanta Falcons and will rock jersey No.59.

Smith took to social media Sunday morning to announce the signing. The former Tar Heel had a short stint with the Tennessee Titans last season, signing with them in November. Smith played five games for the Tar Heels, with his best game coming in week 15 against the Chargers. He played 67% of the snaps, finishing with two tackles.

Smith was drafted to the Panthers in 2018, playing two seasons in Carolina before playing another two in Buffalo. Smith appeared in 51 games, known more for his time with the Bills.

Smith was pivotal at UNC, committing to the school in December 2014 as a three-star recruit. Smith was a tackling machine at UNC, finishing 6th in the ACC for tackles(113) in 2016.

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Instant Twitter reaction: Notre Dame’s Ogundeji selected by Atlanta

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Make it eight former Notre Dame players selected in the 2021 NFL draft, as defensive end Ade Ogundeji is headed to Georgia. The Atlanta Falcons selected the end with the 182nd pick in the fifth round. At this moment, there are just three other Irish players that could be taken. Here is the Twitter reaction of Ogundeji becoming a Falcon.

Photos: Atlanta’s Cam Reddish joins Steph Curry at offseason workout

During an offseason workout, the Golden State Warriors two-time MVP Stephen Curry was joined by Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Cam Reddish.

After missing all but five games during the 2019-2020 campaign, Stephen Curry is in the gym preparing for the start of the upcoming NBA season.

Before Curry makes his highly anticipated return to Steve Kerr’s rotation at San Francisco’s Chase Center, the two-time Most Valuable Player is working on his game with fellow members of the NBA.

Earlier in the week, photographer Jordan Jimenez shared a series of photos featuring Curry and other members from the Golden State Warriors at the gym. Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Kevon Looney and Alen Smailagic were some of the Warriors training with the six-time All-Star point guard. Along with Curry’s teammates, free-agent veteran Jeremy Lin was spotted on the court for the offseason workout.

Before joining the rest of his teammates at Golden State’s preseason training camp in early December, Curry was back in the gym with a former top 10 draft pick.

In round-two of offseason workouts, Jimenez shared photos of the Golden State point guard working with Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks.

Via @_JordanJimenez on Twitter:

Follow more work from Jimenez on Instagram @__jsquared.

After being drafted by the Hawks out of Duke with the No. 10 overall pick last year, Reddish averaged 10.5 points on 38.4% shooting from the field with 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. During his rookie season, Reddish shot 33.2% on 4.3 attempts from beyond the arc per contest.

In his only appearance against the Warriors last season, Reddish tallied eight points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field with four rebounds, an assist, block and steal in 24 minutes.

If Reddish aims to improve his shooting as a sophomore in the NBA, taking notes from one of the Splash Brothers isn’t a bad place to start.

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Falcon’s GM comfortable with former Georgia star Todd Gurley’s knee injuries

Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff talks about newly signed former Georgia football running back Todd Gurley’s knee injuries.

Atlanta Falcons beat reporter Kelsey Conway recently spoke to the franchise’s general manager Thomas Dimitroff about newly signed running back Todd Gurley.

The former Georgia Bulldog recently signed a one-year contract worth $6m with the Falcons after being released earlier this year by the L.A. Rams.

Gurley was a two-time All-Pro in L.A. but after issues with arthritis in his previously injured left-knee, the team decided to move on from the 24-year old.

Unlike the Rams, the Falcons do not seem to be worried about Gurley’s injury history.

Dimitroff said:

He really takes care of his body well. We feel very comfortable with it. He’s a hard-charging runner and we’re counting on him being an excellent player for us.

Gurley being on just a one-year deal creates an easy out for Atlanta if he can’t meet expectations in 2020, but Falcons and UGA fans hope the Bulldog great can bounce back with a great season for Atlanta.

New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis picks and best bets.

The New York Knicks (17-36) visit the Big Peach to play the Atlanta Hawks (14-39) at State Farm Arena for a 6 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Knicks-Hawks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Knicks at Hawks: Key injuries

Knicks

  • SG Damyean Dotson (illness) questionable
  • SG Allonzo Trier (illness) questionable
  • SF Moe Harkless (illness) questionable

Hawks

  • PF De’Andre Hunter (ankle) questionable
  • PF Bruno Fernando (calf) probable
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • SF Cam Reddish (concussion) doubtful
  • SG Treveon Graham (knee) probable
  • PG Trae Young (ankle) questionable
  • PF Skal Labissiere (knee) out
  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (hand) questionable

Knicks at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Knicks 128, Hawks 121

Moneyline (ML)

The Knicks (+155) pulled out their fourth straight win Saturday, beating the Detriot Pistons 95-92, while the Hawks (-189) took their third loss in four games in their last contest against the Boston Celtics, 112-107. The most glaringly obvious matchup edge on either side is New York’s rebounding against Atlanta’s. The Knicks have a plus-1.1 rebound differential per game, while Atlanta has a differential of minus-3.7 rebounds per game.

New York has the best offensive rebounding rate in the league and Atlanta is ranked 27th in defensive rebounding rate. The Knicks are going to feast off these boards and play up to their No. 3 ranking in second-chance points against Atlanta’s 28th ranking in opponent second-chance points.

TAKE KNICKS +155 on the money line. New to sports betting? Bet $50 on the Knicks +155 to earn a profit of $77.50 if the Knicks win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Knicks are 5-1 against the spread in their last six meetings in Atlanta and 7-6 ATS in road games against team with records below .500. Plus, you have to scroll through the Hawks’ injury report it’s that extensive. If Young is less than 100% healthy, how does Atlanta have an advantage outside of playing at home? The Knicks have a better ATS record than the Hawks at 29-24 and 25-28, respectively. 

Of course, BETTING KNICKS +4.5 (-115) as an insurance play for our moneyline wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The first Knicks-Hawks game went well Over the projected total of 225 with New York crushing Atlanta 143-120. The combined Over/Under record of the officiating crew assigned to this game is 62-39 with an average total of 226.9. Additionally, both teams are playing their fourth game in six days. The Knicks allow 121.9 points per game with zero days of rest, Atlanta allows the second-most PPG and has the sixth-highest percentage of Overs in the NBA. 

BET OVER 226.5 (-115).

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