Fri Mar 28 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Hawks Favored to Upset Heat in South Beach Showdown

**Miami, FL –** Despite a two-game winning streak, the Miami Heat are underdogs against the Atlanta Hawks in tonight’s crucial Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament matchup at FTX Arena. Sports analyst Ed Scimia is predicting an upset victory for the Hawks, citing their recent strong performance and the Heat’s offensive struggles.

Scimia points to the Hawks’ four-game cover streak, including two as underdogs, as a key indicator. He contrasts this with the Heat’s recent 10-game losing streak, followed by two wins against weakened opponents (the second being the Golden State Warriors without Steph Curry). While acknowledging the Heat’s strong defensive showing against Golden State, Scimia emphasizes Miami’s persistent offensive woes, averaging only 103.7 points per game over their last ten. He highlights the Hawks’ Trae Young (24.1 ppg, 11.4 apg) and Dyson Daniels’ league-leading 3.1 steals per game as significant advantages.

Scimia’s prediction includes the Hawks moneyline (+105 at bet365), the over 225.5 total points, and Trae Young to score over 24.5 points. He bases these picks on Atlanta’s fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, which correlates with their recent success, and Young’s strong March average (25.5 ppg).

While acknowledging the inherent risks in sports betting, Scimia encourages bettors to shop around for the best odds before placing any wager. He also reminds readers to be aware of and adhere to local laws regarding online gambling.

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