The Atlanta Hawks (5-3) welcome the Miami Heat (4-4) to State Farm Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Heat vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023.
The Hawks played in Mexico City against the Orlando Magic Thursday, winning 120-119 but failed to cover as a 3.5-point favorite. Atlanta is 3-5 against the spread (ATS), yet has won 5 of its last 6 games. It is 3-3 ATS over that span. The Hawks are 5-3 O/U this season. Atlanta is led by G Trae Young, who is averaging 24.1 points per game.
The Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies on the road 108-102 Wednesday, covering as a 2-point road favorite. Miami has won 3 in a row but will be without G Tyler Herro for the remainder of the month. He is averaging a team-high 22.9 points per game. The Heat are 2-6 ATS this season and 3-5 O/U.