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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-53) face off against the Atlanta Hawks (32-39) Wednesday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Portland leads 1-0 — won 106-102 at home March 13
Portland was routed 110-92 by the Houston Rockets Monday while failing to cover as a 14.5-point road underdog. The Blazers shot only 21.2% from deep while losing the turnover battle 16-8 in the loss. Portland was outscored 63-41 in the 2nd half in losing its 7th consecutive game.
Atlanta rallied to pick up a 120-118 win over the Boston Celtics Monday, covering as a big 10.5-point home underdog. Atlanta was down 30 at one point, but outscored Boston 64-44 in the 2nd half to pick up the comeback win. The Hawks have won back-to-back games, taking the first 2 of a current 5-game homestand.
Trail Blazers at Hawks odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Hawks -590 (bet $590 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +11 (-106) | Hawks -11 (-114)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Trail Blazers at Hawks key injuries
Trail Blazers
- C Deandre Ayton (elbow) questionable
- G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
- F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
- G Anfernee Simons (knee) out
- F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable
Hawks
- F Jalen Johnson (ankle) out
- G Dejounte Murray (back) questionable
- F Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
- G Trae Young (finger) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Trail Blazers at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 116, Trail Blazers 103
Moneyline
PASS.
Atlanta (-590) should pick up the win, especially if Murray is good to play, but the Hawks are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.
Against the spread
LEAN HAWKS -11 (-114).
Atlanta has covered the spread in back-to-back outings and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 home games. It has covered in 2 of its last 3 matchups vs. Portland. Atlanta is also 3-1 ATS in its last 4 meetings with Portland in Atlanta.
Be aware that the Blazers have been the much better team ATS this season, and Atlanta’s multitude of key injuries does make this bet even riskier.
Over/Under
BET OVER 214.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in 5 of Portland’s last 6 overall and is 2-1 in its last 3 road games. For Atlanta, the Over is 4-0 in its last 4 games and is 38-33 on the season. The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 Portland-Atlanta matchups in Atlanta, being 4-2 in the last 6 meetings overall.
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