The Atlanta Hawks earned the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 44-38 record last year. They pulled off a huge first round upset by knocking out the Magic, but would lose to the Bulls in the second round. By upsetting an overrated Orlando team, it seemed to take away from how poorly the Hawks played in the regular season. Atlanta won nine fewer games than it did during the 2009-10 season. It seems like every year the Hawks are suppose to take that next step into becoming an elite team, but...
Read more about 2011-12 Atlanta Hawks Predictions 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Hawks - April 29, 2011The Eastern Conference first round is in the books, and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls are set to take on the fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks in semifinal showdown for the right to play in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 is scheduled for Monday night at 8:00 ET in Chicago. The Bulls finished the 2010-11 NBA season with the best overall record, and were expected to dominate the Indiana Pacers in their opening round matchup. While the Bulls won the series 3-1, they really struggled to get going...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Bulls vs Hawks Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 - April 15, 2011Think you know who is going to win the NBA Finals this year? Now is the perfect time to get your future bet in. Here is a look at all 16 teams odds to win the NBA Championship this season. Eastern Conference Championship Odds Miami Heat (+275) – Even though the Heat come in with the second best record in the Eastern Conference, the oddsmakers believe they are the team to beat. Miami went 16-3 down the stretch, and it’s hard to ignore the “Big Three” of LeBron James, Dwyane...
Read more about Odds to Win NBA Finals 2011 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions - April 15, 2011The 2011 NBA Playoffs are set to get underway this weekend. The Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 seed in the East with a 62-20 record, while the San Antonio Spurs finished with the top seed in the Western Conference with a 61-21 record. Here is a look at how we see the entire playoffs playing out this season. Eastern Conference First Round Chicago Bulls (1) vs Indiana Pacers (8)- Chicago went 3-1 against the Pacers in the regular season, and are clearly the dominant team in this one. Indiana is the...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Magic vs Hawks - April 14, 2011The Orlando Magic are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Orlando holds the No. 4 seed after finishing 52-30, while the Hawks come in as the No. 5 seed with a 44-38 record. The Hawks hope to play better than they did in last year’s playoffs. Orlando won by 25 points a game in a quick sweep of Atlanta. One thing that points to a much better series this time around is the Hawks went 3-1 against the Magic this season. The series will get underway...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Magic vs Hawks 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket - April 14, 2011The NBA Playoffs tip off this weekend and we have your 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket available to view and download or print. This year’s field has plenty of big names and intriguing matchups. Will the Lakers complete the 3-peat? Can the star-studded cast of the Miami Heat live up to all of the hype? Or will another team step up to the challenge and take home the NBA Championship? All of these question will be answered soon enough, but let’s take a look at the first round of the...
Read more about 2011 NBA Playoffs Bracket Free NBA Picks: Lakers at Hawks - March 8, 2011The Los Angeles Lakers will head out on the road tonight to take on the Atlanta Hawks in this showdown of two playoff contending teams scheduled for a 7:00 PM ET tip-off. Looking at the latest NBA odds the Lakers are five-point favorites and the total is set for 185 points. If you are looking for a great place to bet the NBA this season, take a look at Sports Interaction. Los Angeles (45-19) enters this matchup tonight playing outstanding basketball as of late. The Lakers are on a 7 game winning...
Read more about Free NBA Picks: Lakers at Hawks Tony K’s NBA Power Rankings - February 15, 2011WEEK OF: 2/6/11 – 2/12/11 1-San Antonio Spurs (45-9) The Spurs being led by Manu Ginobli’s 18/game, are a new look team. Dealing with their perennial all star starter, Tim Duncan, who, was not voted into the starting lineup for the Western Conference All-Star game, are still the best in the NBA. 2- Boston Celtics (38-14); They are still the best in the East, with their suffocating defense, 91.4/gm and excellent turnover causing. 3- Los Angeles Lakers (38-16); With all the Bynum chatter about...
Read more about Tony K’s NBA Power Rankings NBA Picks: Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks - February 8, 2011For the third time this season, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks will do battle. Atlanta has won each of the first two games, but both have been divided by five-points or less. The game will be played in Atlanta with tip-off set for 7:00 ET. Our NBA spreads have the Hawks favored by 5-points over the 76ers with the total set at 193. Philadelphia comes in off a 117-103 loss at New York on Sunday, ending a three game winning streak. The 76ers are 6-2 in their last eight games, but just...
Read more about NBA Picks: Philadelphia 76ers at Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks: Los Angeles Clippers at Atlanta Hawks - February 4, 2011The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night at Philips Arena. The Hawks can earn the season sweep with a win, as they beat the Clippers 107-98 at Los Angeles back on Jan. 2. Our NBA spreads have the Hawks favored by7.5-points over the Clippers with the total set at 195.5. The Clippers ended their nine-game home winning streak with a 106-88 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday, and will now try and improve on miserable 3-15 road record. Atlanta was able to beat the Raptors 100-87...
Read more about NBA Picks: Los Angeles Clippers at Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks: New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks - January 28, 2011The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the New York Knicks Friday night at Philips Arena. This is the second of four games these two teams will play this season. Atlanta won 99-90 at New York back on Nov. 27. The Knicks come in off a huge win over the Miami Heat last night. New York overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Heat 93-88. One of their best defensive performances of the season. The Hawks would like to forget their last game. Atlanta went into the fourth quarter leading by...
Read more about NBA Picks: New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks - January 26, 2011The Atlanta Hawks will try and win their seventh straight road game when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. This is the third meeting between these two teams, with the road team winning each of the first two. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET at the Bradley Center. The Hawks got their butts kicked at home by the Hornets 100-59 last Friday, but quickly bounced back with 103-87 win at Charlotte the following night. The Hawks are now 8-2 in the month of January. The Bucks haven’t had much luck...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Picks: New Orleans Hornets at Atlanta Hawks - January 21, 2011The New Orleans Hornets will go for their seventh straight win Friday night when they take on the Atlanta Hawks, who have won four in row themselves. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET at Philips Arena. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, oddsmakers have the Hawks favored by 4-points over the Hornets with the total set at 191. Find out if any of our experts put a play on this game in our NBA free picks section. Looking for a great place to do your NBA betting this season? Sports...
Read more about NBA Picks: New Orleans Hornets at Atlanta Hawks NBA Betting: East v. West Clash 1/21/11 - January 20, 2011Disparity between the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences is no secret. This week we’ll see a handful of games that test the phenomenon while simultaneously serving as perfect NBA betting opportunities for players looking to capitalize on some interconference action. For a point of reference, the seventh best team in the East – currently the Indiana Pacers – would sit 12th in the Western Conference. Although the East isn’t without its fair share of contenders, the sheer...
Read more about NBA Betting: East v. West Clash 1/21/11 NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat - January 18, 2011The Miami Heat will look to snap a three game losing streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks tonight. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Heat fell 99-96 at Chicago, but were once again without LeBron James, who has missed the last two games with a sprained left ankle. While the Heat hope that James can return to face the Hawks, the Heat will more than likely be without Chris Bosh, who injured his ankle against the Bulls. The Hawks struggled against the Kings on Monday, but...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat NBA Picks: Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks - January 17, 2011The Atlanta Hawks will look to start another winning streak at home when they host the Sacramento Kings. The Hawks had won 10 straight at home before falling to the Rockets 112-106 on Saturday. Atlanta is 10-4 in their last 14 games, including a 108-102 win at Sacramento. The Kings stunned the Knicks 93-83 on Friday, but struggled the following night in Detroit, losing to the Pistons 110-106. If you are thinking about betting on this game, our NBA spreads have the Hawks favored by 9.5-points...
Read more about NBA Picks: Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks NBA Spreads: Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks - January 11, 2011The Atlanta Hawks will go for their fifth straight win tonight when they host the Milwaukee Bucks. This is the third time these two teams will face off this season. Milwaukee won 108-91 at Atlanta back on Nov.10, but the Hawks returned the favor with a 95-80 win at Milwaukee. Looking at our NBA spreads for tonight’s games, oddsmakers have the Hawks favored by6.5-points over the Bucks. Looking for a great place to do your NBA betting this season? Sports Interaction is offering a special 100%...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks: Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz - January 5, 2011The Utah Jazz will go for their third straight win at home when they host the Atlanta Hawks tonight. After beating Memphis 98-92 on Saturday, the Jazz came back Monday night and beat the Pistons 102-97. Atlanta also comes into the game with a two game winning streak. Atlanta won at Los Angeles on Sunday, and then held on for a 108-102 win at Sacramento last night. Utah will go for the season sweep of the Hawks, as they won the first meeting 90-86 at Atlanta. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s...
Read more about NBA Picks: Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz NBA Picks: Atlanta Hawks at Oklahoma City Thunder - December 31, 2010The Oklahoma City will look to win back-t0-back game for the first time in two weeks when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Thunder come in off a 114-93 win over the Nets on Wednesday, while the Hawks bring a mini two-game winning streak into play, after beating the Warriors 103-93 at home on Wednesday. This is the first of two meetings between these two teams, and they won’t see each other again till March 4. If you are thinking about betting on the game tonight, our NBA spreads...
Read more about NBA Picks: Atlanta Hawks at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Picks: Golden State Warriors at Atlanta Hawks - December 29, 2010The Atlanta Hawks will go for their ninth straight win at home when they host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Philips Arena. The Hawks come into the game off an impressive 95-80 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, and have now won three of their last four. The Warriors are also playing good basketball right now, as they beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-95 on Monday for their third consecutive win. Taking a look at the NBA spreads for tonight’s game, the oddsmakers have the Hawks...
Read more about NBA Picks: Golden State Warriors at Atlanta Hawks NBA Picks: Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks - December 27, 2010The Milwaukee Bucks will go for their third straight win without starting point guard Brandon Jennings when they host the Atlanta Hawks, who are looking to avoid their fifth straight loss away from home. After stunning the Lakers 98-79, the Bucks were able to take care of business on the road against Sacramento, beating the Kings 84-79. Atlanta snapped a two game winning streak with a 93-86 loss at New Orleans yesterday. Milwaukee beat the Hawks 108-91 at Atlanta back on Nov. 10. Looking at the NBA...
Read more about NBA Picks: Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks - December 20, 2010There will be plenty of new faces on the court for the Orlando Magic tonight when they go on the road to take on the Atlanta Hawks. The Magic started the season15-4 and were looking like they were right there with the Celtics as an elite threat to win the Eastern Conference, but have since won just one game, and as a result they revamped their lineup with a couple big trades. While the Hawks have won just 4-5 in their last nine games, they have won six straight at home. The Hawks split two earlier...
Read more about NBA Picks: Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics - December 16, 2010The Boston Celtics will look for their 12th straight victory tonight when they host the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics winning streak nearly ended last night at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, but Paul Pierce nailed the game winning shot with just .4 left on the clock. The Hawks didn’t look good at all in their last game, as they lost 103-80 at Detroit. The Celtics won the only previous matchup between these two teams this season, beating the Hawks 99-76 on their home floor....
Read more about NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons - December 14, 2010The Atlanta Hawks will look to continue their recent surge without all-star Joe Johnson, as they head to the Palace of Auburn Hills to take on the struggling Detroit Pistons. The Hawks have won five of seven without Johnson in the lineup, as he continues to recover from a elbow surgery. Atlanta held off the Indiana Pacers for a 97-83 four their fourth consecutive win at home. The Pistons come into the game off a heartbreaking loss to the Toronto Raptors. Detroit was up as many as 25 points in the...
Read more about NBA Spreads: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons NBA Odds: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat - December 3, 2010Lebron James can now put his homecoming trip to Cleveland behind him and look forward to the Atlanta Hawks coming to town on Saturday. He, along with the Miami Heat, can breathe a sigh of relief now that they came away with a 118-90 victory over the Cavaliers on Thursday night. James scored 38 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed five rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter with the outcome already decided. Lebron and company went on a 16-0 run in the first quarter, and thanks to a...
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