Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Atlanta Hawks (-574) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+416) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Blazers have lost seven in a row and are 14th in the Western Conference.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for this game is 214.5 points.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Trail Blazers and Hawks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Trail Blazers have a record of 2-1. However, against the spread the Hawks went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 233 points per game.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Trail Blazers offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Portland posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Portland has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 0-5 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Rockets by a score of 110-92. They were 14.5-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring total of 202 points was well below the O/U line of 224.5.
Portland is currently on a seven-game losing streak and has a record of 19-53 this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 14th place and are 5th in the Northwest Division.
As the underdog, the Trail Blazers are 18-48 this season and 33-32 against the spread. Today, they are 10.5-point underdogs and have gone 7-straight games without covering the spread.
In their games this season, the Trail Blazers have averaged 223.4 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 214.5. Their O/U record for the season is 35-36-1.
Against Western Conference teams, the Trail Blazers are 8-40 compared to 11-13 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 8-26 while going 16-21 ATS.
This season, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the NBA in scoring at 107.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106.3 points per game.
Portland is 29th in field goal percentage at 44% and 30th in true shooting percentage. They are also 30th in two-point shooting at 49%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 24th in both three-point percentage and three-point makes at 35% and 11.7 per game.
On defense, the Trail Blazers come into the game ranked 17th in the league in points allowed at 115.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 116.3 points per contest (11th). In the terms of takeaways, Trail Blazers are causing 14.4 turnovers per game, ranking 28th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with a record of 32-39. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 3rd place.
At home this season, the Hawks are 18-17, and they have won their last two games at home. On average, they are outscoring their opponents by +1.1 points per game at home.
Against the spread, the Hawks have gone 25-46 this season, including a 13-22 record at home. They have covered the spread in their last two home games.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 38-33, and the over has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 239.9 points per game compared to today’s line of 214.5.
Looking at their last game, the Hawks defeated the Celtics by a score of 120-118. They were 10.5-point underdogs going into the game and have won two straight games.
For the season, the Hawks are favored by 10.5 points at home and have a record of 22-17 as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 14-25 as the favorite.
At home, the Hawks are averaging 122.7 points per game, which is 4th in the league. Overall, they are 5th in scoring at 119.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 6th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 6th in made threes at 13.7 per game. However, they are just 21st in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, Atlanta is 21st in the league.
So far this season, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.2% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 3rd in the league in made free throws per game.
Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.7 points per game (27th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.1% while allowing 38.8% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Hawks to win this one with a projected score of 113-102.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -10.5
- Projecting a combined 215 points, we like the over
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Dejounte Murray – Back – Questionable
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Jerami Grant – Hamstring – Doubtful
- Malcolm Brogdon – Elbow – Out
- Deandre Ayton – Elbow – Questionable
- Anfernee Simons – Knee – Out
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Matisse Thybulle – Ankle – Questionable
