Indiana has not been the same team since the second-half of the season began, and lost its playoff opener to the Hawks. They were able to rebound in game two to tie the series at one game apiece, but Atlanta is certainly in the Pacers heads right now. Even though the Pacers won handily in game two, by 16 points, we still think Atlanta has a shot in this series, which is why we will back them to take the series lead tonight.
Hawks happy to be home tied at one
After splitting the first two games of this series, the Hawks are thrilled to be home with a 1-1 series tie, taking home-court advantage from the Pacers for the time being. Atlanta has been coming out of the gate on fire in each of the first two games, putting the Pacers in early holes. Now, the Hawks will have the backing of their home fans to help with their already sky-high confidence after winning game one.
Pacers not the same team anymore
Rumors have been flying that head coach Frank Vogel is coaching for his job in this series. Other rumors have swirled that Evan Turner and Lance Stephenson fought during the team’s final practice prior to game one. It has been far from fun for the Pacers ever since they acquired Turner from the Sixers at the trade deadline this year. The Pacers will try to regain their first-half form that saw them jump out to an incredible record when they take the court tonight in Atlanta.
We use the odds found at TopBet.eu for tonight’s NBA contest between Atlanta and Indiana. Even though Indiana is road chalk to win this game, we are going to take the host Hawks with the +120 money line as they take a 2-1 series advantage over the top-seeded team in the East.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”