Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions February 24th 2025

Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat February 24th 2025

In a Southeast Division matchup, the 26-29 Miami Heat (-117) travel to Atlanta to take on the 26-31 Hawks (-102). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at State Farm Arena.

FDSS will have the TV coverage for this game. The Heat (-1.5) are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while the Hawks are 9th. Atlanta has lost three straight games.

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Heat vs. Hawks Key Information

The Heat fell to 26-29 on the season after a 120-113 road loss to the Bucks on Sunday. Miami, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 233, surpassing the O/U line of 221.

Miami jumped out to a 37-23 lead after the 1st quarter but were outscored in every subsequent quarter. The Bucks took control in the 4th, going on a 12-0 run and outscoring the Heat 35-20 to close out the game.

In the Heat’s 120-113 loss to the Bucks, Tyler Herro led the way with 40 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 25%. Bam Adebayo contributed 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% and making both of his three-point attempts. Andrew Wiggins added 20 points, despite shooting just 35% from the field.

As a team, the Heat shot 46.6% overall, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 29% clip. Herro scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Kel’el Ware added 8 of his 12 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Heat started strong in the 1st quarter, giving up just 23 points, but they struggled in the 4th, allowing 35 points, leading to a 120-113 loss to the Bucks. Overall, Miami allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat gave up 14 threes on 35% shooting. The Bucks also went to the line 22 times, hitting 18 free throws. Miami finished with 36 defensive rebounds, while allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks.

The Hawks fell to 26-31 on the season after a 148-143 home loss to the Pistons on Sunday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 291 points exceeded the O/U line of 239 by 52 points.

Detroit led 33-30 after the 1st quarter and 43-38 in the 2nd. The Hawks were down 112-103 going into the 4th but outscored the Pistons 40-36 in the final period, though it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Hawks put up 143 points in their loss to the Pistons, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 21 threes at a 46.7% clip. Trae Young led the way with 38 points and 13 assists, knocking down 6 threes.

Georges Niang added 27 points, hitting 7 threes at 50%, while Dyson Daniels contributed 24 points, making all 3 of his attempts from deep. Young scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, and Daniels added 7 in the final period.

The Hawks struggled defensively on Sunday, giving up 148 points to the Pistons. Detroit scored 33 points in the 1st quarter and 43 in the 2nd, then added 36 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Pistons shot 59% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. They also went 18/25 from the free-throw line. The Hawks allowed 5 offensive rebounds, while recording 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Our bet is on the Heat for a win, and we project the score to be 127-106. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Heat with the spread at -1.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 227.5, and our model projects the Heat and Hawks to reach a combined total of 233 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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Tyler Herro, Heat Aim to Hand Hawks Fourth Straight Loss

The Miami Heat will look to snap out of their recent shooting slump, while the Atlanta Hawks continue integrating new players into their rotation when the teams meet Monday night in Atlanta.

This matchup is the second of four meetings between the two teams, both of whom are battling for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Heat currently sit in eighth place, one game ahead of the Hawks. The top six teams in the East automatically qualify for the postseason.

Atlanta secured a 120-110 home victory over Miami on Dec. 28. The teams will meet twice more on March 27 and Wednesday, both games in Miami.

Heat Seeking Offensive Rhythm

Miami enters the contest fresh off a 120-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, where they were outscored 35-20 in the fourth quarter. The Heat have struggled offensively, losing five of their last six games.

“The offensive intentionality, I’ll have to take a look at it, but it felt better and it’s frustrating, but we’re making some progress and we just have to stay with it,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We have to show collective grit and resolve.”

Tyler Herro has been a bright spot for Miami, scoring a season-high 40 points twice in the past week, including Sunday’s loss. He leads the team with an average of 24.2 points per game and dropped 28 against the Hawks in their previous meeting.

“Tyler’s skill level and confidence is getting to a point where he can do it against all the different coverages and he can do it with or without the ball,” Spoelstra added. “He draws fouls now, which is important, especially on the road.”

The Heat will be without Nikola Jovic, who suffered a fractured second metacarpal in his right hand on Sunday. Jovic has been averaging 10.7 points per game.

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Hawks Adjusting to Roster Changes

Atlanta is looking to bounce back from a 148-143 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, their third consecutive defeat. The Hawks are still adjusting to new acquisitions Georges Niang, Caris LeVert, and Terance Mann, who were added at the trade deadline.

“Sometimes you don’t get the result you want, but you get better if you learn the things that are going on on the court,” Hawks coach Quin Snyder said. “This is a team with a bunch of guys who haven’t played together all year.”

Despite the ongoing adjustments, Trae Young continues to be a stabilizing force, posting 38 points and 13 assists against Detroit. Young is averaging 24.2 points and an NBA-best 11.4 assists per game.

“As frustrating as it is to lose, especially against a team that’s right there with us in the standings, we still have some new guys we’re trying to get accustomed to,” Young said. “We’ll get it right.”

Can the Heat overcome their offensive struggles, or will the Hawks’ evolving lineup deliver a much-needed victory?