The Miami Heat were dominant for the second straight game against the Atlanta Hawks in their first-round series, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. Game 3 is set for Friday evening.
The Miami Heat were dominant for the second straight game against the Atlanta Hawks in their first-round series, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. In both of these games, the Heat have won by double digits.
Will this be the third straight game that they will do so? Or, will the Hawks pull themselves back together and get back in the series? Let’s take a closer look.
Heat vs. Hawks NBA Betting Odds
Miami didn’t fare too well against the spread this season, going 32-38. So far, they have been able to cover the spread in both of their games in this series against the Hawks. Being favored by 1.5 points in Game 3 could help Miami cover again. The Heat are 40-18 in their last 58 games, so that’s relevant given the spread here.
As for the Hawks, they really haven’t fared too well when given the 1.5-point underdog status this season. In those games, they have gone 7-19 against the spread. Atlanta has watched the under continue to do well for them in regards to the total. It has cashed out in seven of their last eight games played overall.
Miami Heat
Miami has an incredibly deep roster and it’s really showing right now. They have a ton of players that can step in regardless of the situation and give them productive minutes on the floor. Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry are providing veteran leadership and the youngsters, who at times had shaky confidence in the regular season, are thriving right now. Duncan Robinson had 27 in the opener, Tyler Herro had 15 in Game 2, Gabe Vincent has 19 points through two games. Everyone is chipping in.
In Game 2, Butler came out looking for his shots early on in Game 2 and took over. He dropped 45 points and hit 15 out of his 25 shot attempts from the field. If Butler can score even remotely close to this in Game 3, then Atlanta has a lot to worry about.
Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young and his three-point shot are just not cooperating at the moment. The Hawks star guard dropped 25 points with 50 percent shooting from the field in Game 2, which was much more efficient than Game 1, but made just two-of-10 from beyond the arc. In his last game, he missed all seven three-pointers that he took. As a matter of fact, Atlanta as a whole just isn’t shooting the ball well. In Game 1, the Hawks were 38.7 percent from the field and 28.7 percent from behind the arc. Then in Game 2, they were a much-improved 47.1 percent from the field, but a similar 30.0 percent from deep.
Miami is already the better team on paper, so the Hawks need to play close to perfect to win this series. Shooting like this won’t get the job done.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Heat vs. Hawks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 20 Apr 3:33am | MIA | -2 -110 | O +220 -110 |
| Closing 22 Apr 11:34pm | MIA | -2 -119 | U +222 -105 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
28.36 |
| Assists |
9.7 |
| Rebounds |
11.85 |
| FG% |
69 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
| Points |
21.2 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
7.5 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.2 |
| Blocks |
0.8 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
28.36 |
| Assists |
9.7 |
| Rebounds |
11.85 |
| FG% |
69 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
1.26 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
| Points |
21.2 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
7.5 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.2 |
| Blocks |
0.8 |
Injuries
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Clint Capela (C)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Chaundee Brown (SF)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Lou Williams (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will battle the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Out Tues | Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is battling right knee soreness, and he will not face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Tues | Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 18 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Clint Capela (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 15 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is projected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 14 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Play-In. |
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| Chaundee Brown (SF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Brown is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Rockets on Sunday. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 | 3-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, and it is unclear if he will face the Heat on Friday. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 1-7 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Lou Williams (SG) | Out Tues | Back - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 1-7 | + - |
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Williams is dealing with a sore lower-back, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Apr 3:33am MIA -2 -110 O +220 -110 Closing 22 Apr 11:34pm MIA -2 -119 U +222 -105 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 28.36
Assists 9.7
Rebounds 11.85
FG% 69
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.26
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
Points 21.2
Assists 6
Rebounds 7.5
FG% 100
Steals 1.2
Blocks 0.8
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hawks Team Leaders
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 28.36
Assists 9.7
Rebounds 11.85
FG% 69
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.26
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
Points 21.2
Assists 6
Rebounds 7.5
FG% 100
Steals 1.2
Blocks 0.8
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Injuries
Max Strus (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 28 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Out Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22Clint Capela (C)
Prob Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 18 / 04 / 22Clint Capela (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 14 / 04 / 22Chaundee Brown (SF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 10 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 22Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22Lou Williams (SG)
Out Tues Back - 06 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Max Strus (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will battle the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Max Strus (PG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Max Strus (PG) Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Out Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Bogdanovic is battling right knee soreness, and he will not face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Tues Knee - 25 / 04 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 18 / 04 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Clint Capela (C) Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 04 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Capela has a hyperextended right knee, but it is projected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Fri Ankle - 14 / 04 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Bogdanovic is managing a sprain left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Play-In.
Chaundee Brown (SF) Out indefinitely Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Brown is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Rockets on Sunday.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 3-4 1-6 + - Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, and it is unclear if he will face the Heat on Friday.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 3-5 1-7 + - Bogdanovic is tending to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards on Wednesday.
Lou Williams (SG) Out Tues Back - 06 / 04 / 22 3-5 1-7 + - Williams is dealing with a sore lower-back, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.