Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Friday December 26 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 12/26/2025, 12:05 AM ET

Heat Preview

The Friday NBA schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Heat (15-15) have dropped eight of their last ten games and are sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Miami turned the ball over 18 times and shot 40 percent from the field during an ugly 112-91 home loss versus Toronto.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. led four Miami players in double figures with 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting in 36 minutes off the bench. Norman Powell scored 17 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists. Andrew Wiggins added 14 points for the Heat, who fell to 10-5 at home.

Hawks Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are tied with Chicago for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks (15-16) rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 119.6 points per contest. On Tuesday, Atlanta was unable to protect an 18-point lead during a 126-123 home loss versus Chicago.

Atlanta F Jalen Johnson matched a game-high with 24 points (11-23 FG), ten assists, and nine rebounds. All-Star G Trae Young scored 22 points on 7-for-16 shooting and dished out 15 assists. Vit Krejci added 19 points in 29 minutes off the bench for the Hawks, who fell to 5-9 at home.

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Heat vs Hawks Pick

Atlanta G Dyson Daniels missed Tuesday’s loss with right hip inflammation and is listed as day-to-day. These two teams rank in the top five of the league in tempo, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Hawks to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win 127-118. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Heat with the Fliff promo code. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on the Hawks. Make sure when you place your Hawks vs Heat bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.