6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Hawks +10

Atlanta vs. Miami, 03/12/2013 19:30 EDT, Score: 81 - 98

Point Spread: +10/-105 Atlanta

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Hawks +10
The Key: Motivation will not be an issue for the Hawks, which check in off back-to-back defeats. Furthermore, they have lost each of the season's first three meetings with Miami. Not only will Atlanta be motivated, it will be rested and prepared. The Hawks have had 2 days to rest and prepare while Miami has had just 1. It is significant that Atlanta enters off a double-digit loss to Brooklyn. That's because it is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games following a loss of more than 10 points. It is also significant that the Hawks lost by double digits the last time they faced Miami. That's because they are on a 15-5 ATS run in road games when out for revenge for a loss of 10 points or more. Miami was only favored by 6.5 points the last time it hosted Atlanta so the line has clearly been inflated due to Miami's win streak. Consider that the Heat are on a 5-17 ATS slide in home games after 9 or more consecutive wins. They have won these games on average but only by 2.6 points on average. Lastly, the road team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take the points.