The Miami Heat (29-27) and Atlanta Hawks (27-30) will meet in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSSUN.
The Heat are 3.5-point favorites over the Hawks on the spread (Heat -3.5), with the over/under set at 244.5 total points. Miami is a -166 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +140 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Heat vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Friday, February 20.
Heat vs Hawks Prediction, Picks
- Heat vs Hawks pick: Jalen Johnson Over 10.5 Rebounds (-120)
My Hawks vs. Heat best bet is on Jalen Johnson over 10.5 rebounds. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Heat vs Hawks NBA Friday Odds
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -115 | 244.5 -108o / -112u | -166 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -105 | 244.5 -108o / -112u | +140 |
Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Preview
The Hawks and Heat have split a pair of matchups so far this season.
The Heat beat the Hawks by a score of 126-111 in Atlanta the day after Christmas, but similarly lost to them by a score of 127-115 just 17 days ago in Miami.
The Heat didn't play last night, so this will be the first we'll see of them post All-Star break.
Meanwhile, the Hawks are coming off a nice win in Philly, whom they defeated 117-107.
We're expecting a slightly different look tonight from Miami, as Tyler Herro — who has played fewer games than the retired Chris Paul this season — is expected to make his 12th appearance of the year, as he is listed as probable (ribs).
All-Star Norman Powell (back) and slam dunk contest champion Keshad Johnson (calf) are both questionable to play, while Terry Rozier (leave) is still out and probably won't play this season.
For Atlanta, Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is out.
Heat vs Hawks Betting Predictions, Analysis
Jalen Johnson had 11 rebounds against the Heat the last time these two faced off, and exactly 10 earlier this season.
He's gone over 10.5 boards in 10 of 14 games — and Miami is still small, even at closer to full strength.
Heat vs Hawks Best Bet
- Jalen Johnson Over 10.5 Rebounds (-120)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Hawks vs. Heat betting prediction is on Jalen Johnson over 10.5 rebounds.
Heat vs Hawks Betting Trends
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