It’s time for the 2023 Playoffs! Well, almost…
This year’s Play-In Tournament kicks off tomorrow night to determine the 7th & 8th seeds per conference. One of the most intriguing matchups is the (currently) 7th-seeded Heat v. the 8th-seeded Hawks. Both teams have had their fair share of inconsistency (and encouraging signs) throughout the season - Miami’s had some injury & lineup mismanagement, while Atlanta’s been the definition of a .500 squad from the jump.
But with superstars Jimmy Butler & Trae Young in the fold, the East’s 7 v. 8 matchup is an excellent kickoff point for postseason action.
Miami enters the game as a five-point favorite, with a moneyline of -210 for them to get it done. While Miami can struggle to score at times, I expect Butler to rise to the occasion with a huge, all-around performance & for role players like Max Strus & Gabe Vincent to be boosted by playing at home - a solid, collective effort should be enough to get the job done and advance to face Boston in Round 1.
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DELAYBARO’S PICK: MIAMI HEAT (-210)