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.