The'Atlanta Hawks'(29-35) and'Portland Trail Blazers'(18-46) meet Wednesday. Tip-off from Moda Center is set for 10 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Hawks, who were 6.5-point underdogs, lost 116-103 against the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday with the Under (221.5) cashing at State Farm Arena. F Saddiq Bey tore his ACL in the 4th quarter and will miss the remainder of the season, meaning Atlanta will likely be without 4 of its top 8 scorers Wednesday.
The Trail Blazers failed to cover as 11.5-point home underdogs with a 121-99 loss vs. the Boston Celtics Monday as the Under (221.5) hit. C'Deandre Ayton led Portland with 22 points and 15 rebounds, tying the 2nd-longest streak of his career with 5 consecutive double-doubles.