The 2022-2023 NBA regular season is in the books, making way for the play-in tournament. The first contest is Tuesday night in Miami between the Hawks and the Heat.
For those less familiar with the concept of the Play-In, essentially the teams that finish ninth and 10th partake in a single-round elimination game, as do the clubs that earned the eighth and seventh seeds. The loser of the nine v 10 contest is eliminated whereas the winner plays the loser of eight vs seven. The winner of the latter gains passage to the real postseason.
In this case, Atlanta and Miami were eighth and seventh respectively in the Eastern Conference, so the winner gets the seventh seed once the traditional playoff format begins this weekend. Vegas has Erik Spoelstra’s Heat unit as a 5- favourite on the NBA odds. The total has been tabulated to be 227.0
Hawks vs. Heat NBA Betting Odds
The Floridian side has the upper hand in this game for two notable reasons. First, it will be played at the Kaseya Center where the Heat have been excellent, going 27-14. Conversely, Atlanta is a poor away side, what with their 14-27 record. Second, the Heat won the regular season series 3-1 over the Hawks, with two of those victories coming in early March in one of those scheduling quirks when teams face each other in back-to-back games in the same city. As such, the Heat should be heading into this game relatively confident.
We also highlight that these foes were first-round playoff rivals in last year’s postseason. While Atlanta was also an eight seed, the Heat were the top dog in the East, and expediently turned out the lights on Atlanta’s season, winning 4-1.
The Hawks were not especially good against the spread this season, finishing with a mediocre 36-44-2. The last couple of weeks of their season made this weakness abundantly clear, as the Georgia-based outfit only covered six of its last eight spreads. That said, they did go 3-3 ATS in their six most recent road games.
Of note, Miami was no better ATS in 2022-2023, capping its campaign 30-49-3. It just goes to show how vastly different the outcomes can be for teams that still mustered respectable seasons (the Heat went 44-38). Miami wasn’t quite as poor with respect to spreads down the stretch, even though at 5-5 they were far from excellent.
Atlanta Hawks
Sunday afternoon’s game in Boston was one of many contests on the NBA schedule that didn’t mean much apart from being an opportunity for lesser-known players to get some minutes. To no one’s surprise, Trae Young, Clint Capela and Dejounte Murray were nowhere to be found on the court.
Bruno Fernando and Garrison Matthews were tied for the team lead in points with 19 apiece. In fact, five players notched point totals in the double digits, which was nice to see. The game itself evolved in a curious manner. Atlanta won three of the four periods, albeit by only a few points each time. Boston, also letting bench warmers play, completely dominated the third quarter, thus winning 120-114. Payton Pritchard recorded a triple-double, Mike Muscala was good for 27 points, and Sam Hauser had a second consecutive excellent match with 26.
Miami Heat
Much the same can be said about the Heat’s Sunday bout with state rivals the Orlando Magic, although some bigger names did play a few minutes. Udonis Haslem, who will retire at the end of the season, made his team proud with 24 points off 9-for-17 shooting. Duncan Robinson, who has been a regular in the rotation this year, was on the court the most often (35 minutes, 20 points). It isn’t often that 15 players get to play some ball in a single game, but that’s what will happen in these late regular season games when coaches want to make sure everyone stays alert whilst avoiding injuries. Heat finish the season strong, winning 123-110.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Hawks vs. Heat?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 Apr 1:02pm | ATL | -5.5 -110 | O +227.5 -110 |
| Closing 11 Apr 11:11pm | ATL | -5 -110 | O +227.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
26.22 |
| Assists |
10.15 |
| Rebounds |
11.03 |
| FG% |
65.3 |
| Steals |
1.51 |
| Blocks |
1.34 |
| Points |
22.91 |
| Assists |
5.31 |
| Rebounds |
9.17 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.81 |
| Points |
29.17 |
| Assists |
10.17 |
| Rebounds |
8.33 |
| FG% |
60.5 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
5.86 |
| Rebounds |
9.87 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
26.22 |
| Assists |
10.15 |
| Rebounds |
11.03 |
| FG% |
65.3 |
| Steals |
1.51 |
| Blocks |
1.34 |
| Points |
22.91 |
| Assists |
5.31 |
| Rebounds |
9.17 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.81 |
| Points |
29.17 |
| Assists |
10.17 |
| Rebounds |
8.33 |
| FG% |
60.5 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
5.86 |
| Rebounds |
9.87 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Dejounte Murray (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
John Collins (PF)
De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Trae Young (PG)
Dejounte Murray (PG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Trae Young (PG)
De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kevin Love (PF)
Omer Yurtseven (C)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Jimmy Butler (PF)
Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dejounte Murray (PG) | Elig Thurs | Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Murray is undergoing a single game suspension for inappropriate conduct towards a game official, and he will be eligible to return against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to suit up against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Tues | Calf - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Capela is nursing right calf tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat. |
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| John Collins (PF) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Collins is hampered by low back tightness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| De'Andre Hunter (PF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Hunter is managing soreness in his left knee, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Tues | Groin - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Young is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is assumed that he will partake in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat. |
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| Dejounte Murray (PG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Murray is bothered by left ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament against the Heat. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Out Wed | Rest - 05 / 04 / 23 | 4-5 | 6-2-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic will not dress for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Trae Young (PG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 03 / 04 / 23 | 4-6 | 7-2-1 | + - |
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Young sat out the previous game with an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Wednesday's clash. |
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| De'Andre Hunter (PF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 30 / 03 / 23 | 4-8 | 7-4-1 | + - |
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Hunter has missed the previous four games with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday against the 76ers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 06 / 06 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 03 / 06 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Martin is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 2 for the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 03 / 06 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23 | 3-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Vincent is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Vincent is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kevin Love (PF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Love is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Omer Yurtseven (C) | Ques Fri | Nose - 18 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Yurtseven is tending to a nasal contusion, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Wed | Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Zeller is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Jimmy Butler (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Butler is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is still expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Knicks. |
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| Haywood Highsmith (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 11 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Highsmith has tendinitis in his left knee, but it is not projected to affect his status ahead of the matchup against the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 Apr 1:02pm ATL -5.5 -110 O +227.5 -110 Closing 11 Apr 11:11pm ATL -5 -110 O +227.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 26.22
Assists 10.15
Rebounds 11.03
FG% 65.3
Steals 1.51
Blocks 1.34
Points 22.91
Assists 5.31
Rebounds 9.17
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.81
Points 29.17
Assists 10.17
Rebounds 8.33
FG% 60.5
Steals 2
Blocks 1.33
Points 26.91
Assists 5.86
Rebounds 9.87
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.82
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 26.22
Assists 10.15
Rebounds 11.03
FG% 65.3
Steals 1.51
Blocks 1.34
Points 22.91
Assists 5.31
Rebounds 9.17
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.81
Points 29.17
Assists 10.17
Rebounds 8.33
FG% 60.5
Steals 2
Blocks 1.33
Points 26.91
Assists 5.86
Rebounds 9.87
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.82
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Dejounte Murray (PG)
Elig Thurs Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Clint Capela (C)
Prob Tues Calf - 08 / 04 / 23John Collins (PF)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Trae Young (PG)
Prob Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 23Dejounte Murray (PG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Out Wed Rest - 05 / 04 / 23Trae Young (PG)
Prob Wed Illness - 03 / 04 / 23De'Andre Hunter (PF)
Prob Fri Knee - 30 / 03 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 06 / 06 / 23Caleb Martin (SF)
Prob Sun Illness - 03 / 06 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 03 / 06 / 23Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Mon Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23Kevin Love (PF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23Omer Yurtseven (C)
Ques Fri Nose - 18 / 05 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Wed Illness - 15 / 05 / 23Jimmy Butler (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 05 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Dejounte Murray (PG) Elig Thurs Suspension - 24 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Murray is undergoing a single game suspension for inappropriate conduct towards a game official, and he will be eligible to return against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Bogdanovic is dealing with right knee soreness, but he is expected to suit up against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Tues Calf - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Capela is nursing right calf tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat.
John Collins (PF) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Collins is hampered by low back tightness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
De'Andre Hunter (PF) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Hunter is managing soreness in his left knee, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Celtics on Sunday.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Tues Groin - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Young is laid up with right groin soreness, but it is assumed that he will partake in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament versus the Heat.
Dejounte Murray (PG) Prob Tues Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 2-5 5-2 + - Murray is bothered by left ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status for the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament against the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Out Wed Rest - 05 / 04 / 23 4-5 6-2-1 + - Bogdanovic will not dress for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards as he will receive a day of rest.
Trae Young (PG) Prob Wed Illness - 03 / 04 / 23 4-6 7-2-1 + - Young sat out the previous game with an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Wednesday's clash.
De'Andre Hunter (PF) Prob Fri Knee - 30 / 03 / 23 4-8 7-4-1 + - Hunter has missed the previous four games with a bone bruise and muscle strain in his left knee, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday against the 76ers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 06 / 06 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Caleb Martin (SF) Prob Sun Illness - 03 / 06 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Martin is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 2 for the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 03 / 06 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Mon Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23 3-4 1-6 + - Vincent is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Sat Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23 4-5 2-7 + - Vincent is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kevin Love (PF) Prob Tues Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Love is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Omer Yurtseven (C) Ques Fri Nose - 18 / 05 / 23 6-6 4-8 + - Yurtseven is tending to a nasal contusion, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Wed Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 6-6 4-8 + - Zeller is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Jimmy Butler (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Butler is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is still expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Knicks.
Haywood Highsmith (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 05 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Highsmith has tendinitis in his left knee, but it is not projected to affect his status ahead of the matchup against the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.