Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat 3/6/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
A highly anticipated rematch between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks will take place at Ftx Arena. The Hawks, who currently have a 32-32 record, have hired Quin Snyder as their new head coach to replace Nate McMillan. They are trailing the Heat by 1.5 games in the Eastern Conference standings, sitting in seventh place. In their previous game on Saturday, Atlanta struggled and lost 117-109 to Miami, despite having six players score in double figures. Saddiq Bey was the top scorer off the bench with 22 points in 35 minutes of play, while center Clint Capela had 16 points and 13 rebounds. However, Trae Young, the star guard, had a poor shooting night, missing 11 of 13 field goal attempts and only scoring eight points.
The Hawks shot 46 precent from the field and nine of 30 from the 3-point line, but they were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing the Heat to pour in 37 points in the second quarter. The Hawks trailed in this one by as many as 21 points before making a run in the second half, but they just had too much ground to make up despite forcing the Heat into 20 turnovers.
- Atlanta is 4-8 ATS in their last 12 matches with the Heat.
- The Atlanta Hawks are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Miami.
- The Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat 3/6/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
Having won 20 out of their first 32 home games, the Miami Heat aim to extend their successful home-court run. They are currently two games behind the Brooklyn Nets, holding the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. In their recent match against the Hawks, Miami dominated the game early on and finished with a 66-49 halftime lead, outrebounding their opponents 43-37.
The Heat shot 51 percent from the field, including 13-for-35 from beyond the arc. Bam Adebayo, the All-Star center, led the scoring for Miami with 30 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyler Herro contributed 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Jimmy Butler also had a double-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. The Heat’s defense limited Trae Young to just eight points, and Saddiq Bey was the top scorer for the Hawks with 22 points off the bench. Miami aims to maintain their home dominance in the Eastern Conference by carrying on their momentum against the Hawks.
- The total stayed UNDER in 8 of Miami’s last 9 matches with the Hawks.
- Miami are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
- The Heat is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat. The NBA pick for this game is the Miami Heat. Miami PG Kyle Lowry has will not be playing in this match with a sore knee. The Heat rank fourth in the league in defensive efficiency, the under is a safe option to look into. Pick Atlanta to win on the road. Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 116-111.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Miami-Dade Arena
Date: Monday, March 6, 2023
TV: ATSW
NBA Odds: Miami Heat -11
NBA Totals: 227.5
