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Game time: December 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA

Article updated Dec 28, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Miami Heat (15-13) will be looking to secure their second consecutive road victory when they take on the Atlanta Hawks (16-15) at State Farm Arena on Saturday afternoon

Game outlook

The Miami Heat (15-13) will be looking to secure their second consecutive road victory when they take on the Atlanta Hawks (16-15) at State Farm Arena on Saturday afternoon at 3 PM ET. The Heat are coming off a narrow 89-88 win over Orlando as underdogs, while the Hawks recently defeated Chicago 141-133 as favorites. Miami has a strong record of 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Atlanta. Despite the close matchup, the Hawks are currently favored to win by 1.5 points according to betting lines. For more insights and predictions on the outcome of this game, keep reading.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Heat +102 | Hawks -120

Spread: Heat +1.5 (-110) | Hawks -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 55%.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have bounced back from a three-game losing streak with wins over Brooklyn and Orlando, covering the spread in both games. They will aim to continue their momentum and secure their third straight victory on Saturday. Miami averages 111.3 points per game and displayed strong offensive performances in their recent games. Tyler Herro led with 20 points, while Alec Burks and Jaime Jaquez Jr. also made significant contributions. Defensively, the Heat have been solid, giving up an average of 108.6 points per game. However, key players Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic, and Kevin Love are questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 9 and rankings in offense and defense, the Heat have shown their strengths in various aspects of the game this season. For expert NBA predictions and advice, consider consulting the Best NBA Cappers.

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Atlanta Hawks Analysis

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a strong offensive performance in their last game, where they scored 141 points and had impressive contributions from Jalen Johnson, Trae Young, and De'Andre Hunter. Despite their offensive success, the team has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 119.5 points per game. Dominick Barlow and Brogdan Bogdanovic are questionable for the upcoming game. The Hawks have a power ranking of 18 and are currently ranked 8th for offense and 27th for defense in the NBA. They will look to improve defensively and secure a win to move up in the Southeast Division standings. Don't miss out on betting opportunities and sports betting promos for this upcoming game.

Atlanta Hawks Dominate Home Court Advantage Over Struggling Miami Heat

The Atlanta Hawks have shown strong performance in their recent home games, winning five of their last seven, while the Miami Heat have struggled on the road, losing four of their last five games away from home. Atlanta has the advantage in their upcoming matchup due to their efficient shooting, with a field goal percentage of over 51% in their last three games compared to Miami's 46%. Additionally, the Hawks have been more successful at the free-throw line, making over 86% of their attempts. Their ability to find open teammates and secure offensive rebounds, averaging more than 10 per game at home, will provide them with additional scoring opportunities. In contrast, the Heat have struggled defensively on the road, allowing over 111 points per game. It is recommended to consider Atlanta to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Heat vs Hawks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Heat vs Hawks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Miami Heat+102 → -118Moved
  • Moneyline · Atlanta Hawks-120 → -102Moved
  • Spread · Miami Heat+1.5 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Hawks-1.5 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over226.5 (-110) → 227 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under226.5 (-110) → 227 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Miami Heat
0-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Atlanta Hawks
2-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T11:14:12.637Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Miami Heat have bounced back from a three-game losing streak with wins over Brooklyn and Orlando, covering the spread in both games. They will aim to continue their momentum and secure their third straight victory on Saturday. Miami averages 111.3 points per game and displayed strong offensive performances in their recent games. Tyler Herro led with 20 points, while Alec Burks and Jaime Jaquez Jr. also made significant contributions. Defensively, the Heat have been solid, giving up an average of 108.6 points per game. However, key players Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jovic, and Kevin Love are questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 9 and rankings in offense and defense, the Heat have shown their strengths in various aspects of the game this season. For expert NBA predictions and advice, consider consulting the Best NBA Cappers.

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a strong offensive performance in their last game, where they scored 141 points and had impressive contributions from Jalen Johnson, Trae Young, and De'Andre Hunter. Despite their offensive success, the team has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 119.5 points per game. Dominick Barlow and Brogdan Bogdanovic are questionable for the upcoming game. The Hawks have a power ranking of 18 and are currently ranked 8th for offense and 27th for defense in the NBA. They will look to improve defensively and secure a win to move up in the Southeast Division standings. Don't miss out on betting opportunities and sports betting promos for this upcoming game.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Atlanta Hawks defeated Miami Heat 120-110

Atlanta Hawks defeated Miami Heat 120-110 on December 28, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Atlanta Hawks' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 35-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Miami Heat -1 (-110) spread, Atlanta Hawks covered, while the 230 combined points finished over the recorded total of 227.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • GsimmsSpread · Atlanta Hawks -1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Atlanta Hawks -2.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 225.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Atlanta Hawks -2.5 (-110)Win