The Atlanta Hawks finished with the best record in the East, and they were a double-digit favorite in Game 1 of their first round series versus Brooklyn. The Nets gave them perhaps a tougher test than expected, covering the spread in a 99-92 loss in the series opener. I expect to see a similar result here in Game 2.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Nets have seen the total go under in four of their last five overall, and 13 of their last 18 road games against an opponent with a winning percentage of .600 or better.

2. Injuries - Al Horford dislocated his pinkie finger in Game 1, but he's expected to try to play in tonight's Game 2. Mirza Teletovic has missed almost three months with blood clots, but he could return to action as early as tonight.

3. X-Factor - The under is 6-1 in Hawks last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Selection: This is a play on the Nets@Hawks to go UNDER total .(10*)