NBA Odds: Hawks-Heat prediction, odds and pick

The Atlanta Hawks take on the Miami Heat on Friday night. The Hawks are currently tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the eighth seed. They need to win to break the tie and move into the 8th seed, but the Heat have nothing to play for.

The Atlanta Hawks are the current NBA champions. They are averaging nearly 114 points per game. The Heat are one of the league's better defenses. This game is unlikely to be played with the full team due to injuries. The team is already the first seed in the conference. Atlanta scored 118 points in one meeting and 110 in another.

The Hawks won't be at full strength, so Tre Young will be relied on to score a lot of points. Miami has been one of the best teams in the NBA at covering the spread. The Heat have earned a 45-34-1 record against the Spread on the season. Atlanta is 36-44 ATS and 13-26 against spread on road.

Assuming the Heat play their starters for their normal workloads, Miami should cover with ease in this one.