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NBA Betting – Celtics vs. Magic (Jan. 26)

Free pick and preview plus NBA betting odds and basketball lines for the matchup featuring the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat from Miami, Florida…

NBA Betting – Wade’s Heat vs Johnson’s Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks (26-16 SU, 23-19 ATS, 19-21 O/U) had their three-game winning streak snapped the last time out, losing to the Phoenix Suns 04-99 on Sunday while failing to cover the spread asd4-point home favorites in the BetUS Sportsbook. The Miami Heat (23-19 SU, 19-21-2 ATS, 22-20 O/U) have alternated wins and losses in each of their last five games, but are coming off an encouraging 103-97 win overt the Orlando Magic on Saturday, covering the spread in the BetUS Sportsbook as 7.5-point home underdogs.

Atlanta got a team-high 19 points from athletic forward Josh Smith while still-blossoming forward Marvin Williams added 17 points.

The Heat were led by all-star shooting guard Dwyane Wade who scored a game-high 27 points, adding eight rebounds and six assists in a fine performance while rookie point guard Mario Chalmers chipped in with 20 points and six assists in the win.

Here is a look at tonight’s key NBA betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick

Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta’s last 15 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami’s last 9 games
Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

NBA Odds

Atlanta Hawks +4 -110
Miami Heat -4 -110

Over 193 -110
Under 193 -110

Analysis: While the Atlanta Hawks have played pretty mediocre basketball the last few weeks after an encouraging start to the 2008-09 regular season, I like Atlanta to bounce back in a big way tonight by beating the surprising Miami Heat and covering the spread despite being on the road.

It’s gonna’ be close NBA bettors, but I say take the Hawks to over the spread by the narrowest of margins.

NBA Free Picks: Atlanta +4 Points/Under 193 Total Points

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