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Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Atlanta Hawks (6-17) visit the Miami Heat (17-6) Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at AmericanAirlines Arena. We analyze the Hawks-Heat odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Both teams are coming off Sunday wins. The Hawks won at the Charlotte Hornets 122-107 with PG Trae Young leading the charge with 30 points and nine assists. They won two of three last week after enduring a 10-game losing streak.

The Heat, behind SG Tyler Herro’s 27 points and last-minute, go-ahead 3-pointer, beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 110-105 in overtime for a second consecutive win. Miami has won five of six, and 11 of 14.

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Hawks at Heat: Key injuries

Hawks

  • C Alex Len (flu) probable
  • PF John Collins suspension (eligible Dec. 23)

Heat

  • C Bam Adebayo (groin) questionable
  • PG Goran Dragic (groin) out
  • SF KZ Okpala (Achilles) questionable
  • SG Dion Waiters (illness) questionable
  • SF Justice Winslow (back) out

Hawks at Heat: 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 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Heat 119, Hawks 106

Moneyline (ML)

The Heat (-385) are 10-0 at home this season, explaining why they’re such a big ML favorite. Every $3.85 wagered profits only $1 on an outright win for Miami. One could bet $384.62 to win $100, but that’s just not “smart betting” – an NBA team is always one injury away from losing its advantage.

The Hawks (+290) offer nearly a 3-to-1 payoff where every $1 wagered would profit $2.90 (or $100 bet profits $290) if they win, but that’s not happening. Atlanta is 3-9 on the road. AVOID. 

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The HEAT (-9.5, +105) are the STRONGEST PLAY. Miami swept Atlanta in back-to-back games in late October by a combined 24 points (112-97 and 106-97), but the Hawks’ Young was injured in the second quarter of the first game and didn’t play the second game. The young point guard’s presence won’t make a difference here. Miami is the best home team against the spread at 8-2.

Over/Under (O/U)

A slight lean to the OVER 218.5 (-105). Miami averages 111.0 points per game, while Atlanta averages 108.7 PPG. On the defensive end, Miami allows 105.5 PPG, while Atlanta allows 117.3 PPG.

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Johnny’s NBA record: 8-5. Strongest NBA plays: 4-2.

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The Nets had a premier rebounding performance in win against Hawks

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA

With Jarrett Allen and DeAndre Jordan being their top two rebounders, the Brooklyn Nets have been one of the NBA’s top rebounding teams this season.

The Nets’ quality rebounding showed Wednesday in their 130-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

According to the Nets public relations staff, Brooklyn tied a season-high in offensive rebounds (18) and beat the Hawks in the rebound battle by 18 boards; the Nets had 53, and Atlanta had 35. Per Nets PR, it was the Nets’ largest rebound margin this season.

The Nets rank sixth in the league for rebounds per game (47.1), according to NBA.com stats. They’re tied for ninth in offensive rebounds (10.7) with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Allen, the team’s anchor in the middle, is having a career season when it comes to working the boards. He leads the Nets in rebounds and is averaging a career-high (10.6). Allen is also averaging career-highs in points (12.0) and field goal percentage (67.1%).

Along with Allen, Jordan is also having a good year rebounding the ball. Throughout his career, Jordan has been one of the NBA’s top rebounders, ranking fifth among active players in total rebounds (9,055).

This season, Jordan is averaging 9.2 rebounds per game; it’s the first time he’s averaged fewer than 10 rebounds since the 2012-13 season.

Aside from their leading big men, the Nets have also gotten rebounding contributions from some of their guards and wings. Taurean Prince, Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert are all grabbing at least 5.0 rebounds a game. Each player is averaging a career-high in rebounds, according to Basketball Reference.

With the Nets having rebounding come from multiple players, that helps them with pace and earning possession.

The Nets rank eighth in pace. They’ve won seven of their last 10, and in each of those wins they had a pace of at least 95.0, according to NBA.com. Their highest pace in this 10-game stretch was 109.50 in a win against the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 16.

The Nets will play on the road Friday against the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. EST.

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Hawks-Clippers odds: Clips are huge favorites at home

Previewing Saturday’s Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Atlanta Hawks (4-7) travel to meet the Los Angeles Clippers (7-5) Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Hawks-Clippers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Hawks at Clippers: Key injuries

Hawks: SF Chandler Parsons (knee) is expected to be a go. SG Evan Turner (Achilles) is questionable and SG Vince Carter (personal) is listed as out. SG Kevin Huerter (shoulder) will be sidelined at least another seven to 10 days, while PF John Collins remains suspended through Dec. 23.

Clippers: SF Kawhi Leonard (knee) is listed as questionable, as is PG Patrick Beverley (calf). If Kawhi is unable to play, that moves the needle on this game quite a bit. He is expected to be ready, but could be rested as a precaution. Be careful.

Hawks at Clippers: 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 9:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Clippers 121, Hawks 106

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. The Clippers (-715) are expected to take care of the Hawks, but if Leonard and Beverley were each unable to play, that makes this much less of a certainty. Even if they were to play, laying more than seven times your return is just not good gambling. It’s foolish.

New to sports betting? Every $1 wagered that Los Angeles wins profits $0.14 if the Bucks prevail. (Ex: Bet $10 to win $1.40, $20 to win $2.80, $71.50 to win $10).

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Take the CLIPPERS (-9.5, –125), but wait a bit until shortly before tip-off. We’ll know a lot more about Kawhi’s status leading up to the game. If he were not to play, go lightly. If he is able to play, go a little heavier.

The Hawks are just 1-4 against the spread in the past five games overall, while the Clippers are 5-0 ATS across their past five. The Clips are 5-2 ATS in the last seven games overall, and 13-6 ATS in the past 19 against Southeast Division foes, too.

Over/under (O/U)

The TOTAL 227.5 is just too risky. This game should be right around the number if Leonard is able to play. If he doesn’t go, that’s a huge chunk of offense missing. It’s best to avoid the total in this one due to uncertainty.

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