4/18 NBA: Miami at Atlanta

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Coming off a disappointing 117-93 loss last time out, Miami hits the road with a chance to get on the winning track Tuesday at Atlanta.

Atlanta brings a 25-55 overall mark (4-11 in the division) into this game versus a Miami team carrying a 52-28 record.

Oddsmakers like Atlanta's chances in this one, as they opened as 3-point home favorites.

Pat Riley's troops hosted Chicago last game and came away with a 117-93 loss, a game that went over 194.5. Oddsmakers had them as 2.5-point favorites in that one.

The Hawks defeated the Bucks 120-114 as 10-point underdogs. That contest went over the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
Miami is 1-4-1 OU in its last 6 away
Miami is 1-4-1 OU in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
Miami is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 90 to 100 points
Atlanta is 7-2-0 OU in its last 9 games against Miami
Atlanta is 6-2-0 OU in its last 8 games at home against Miami
Atlanta is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 home games
Atlanta is 15-8-0 OU in its last 23 at home

Next up:
Miami at Boston, Wednesday, April 19
Atlanta at Cleveland, Wednesday, April 19