NBA 2012

NBA: 8-7-0(+1.12u @ 53.3%)

Atlanta Hawks At New Jersey Nets
ATS - HAWKS -4 (x1) WINNER

I'm rolling with Atlanta to get their season off to a good start today against the Nets in New Jersey. The Hawks have been around the mark for the last few years now. But probably had a disappointing year last year with their key players numbers down. They have stuck with the same core group minus Crawford and by adding vets McGrady, Stackhouse they are showing confidence within. The message from within the locker room is "No Excuses" so clearly it's time for this group to take that next step!

They face the Nets returning home on B2B after a huge come from behind win over a young Washington side, Lead by their star guard Williams and big man Humphries who had a huge 21 & 16 night! Williams will continue to star all year but I don't expect this kind of output from Kris week in week out. Already without their big man Lopez, New Jersey lack depth and the Hawks will stretch them here with duo Smith & Horford expected to see a lot of the ball on offense, along with Johnson who will be looking for a big year.

Atlanta will be without hindrich, but I like what I saw in the playoffs in Teague. He will push the ball and increase the tempo. Atlanta are simply more talented and have more depth. They catch the Nets in a good spot, B2B, potential let down coming of big come from behind win on the road and minus Lopez! Hawks cover the 2 buckets tonight!

TIP: HAWKS by 9

(1.1u @ 1.9 @ Pinnacle)