The Trail Blazers are gearing up to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Mar 13. The game is slated for 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on ROOT. Atlanta comes into this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 218. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Trail Blazers vs. Hawks player props andpredictions below.
Trail Blazers vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Hawks -3.5
- Total 218
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 13
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland OR
- TV: ROOT
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 102 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Trail Blazers last ten home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Will the Hawks Make it Happen on the Road?
In Atlanta’s last game, they fell to the Pelicans by a score of 116-103. The Hawks were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game, and this loss dropped their overall record to 29-35.
Looking at Atlanta’s O/U record for the season, the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s line of 218 is lower than 61 of their previous games, and their games have averaged 241.1 points per game.
As the favorite, the Hawks have a record of 21-15 this season, and they have been favored in 36 of their 64 games. Against the spread, they are 13-23 as the favorite and 22-42 overall.
On the road, the Hawks are 13-18 straight up and 11-20 ATS. They have won their last two road games and are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-35.
For the season, Atlanta is 33-31 on the O/U, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s line of 218 is lower than their season average of 238.4.
This season, the Hawks are averaging 119.6 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. However, they have scored below their average in six straight games. On the road, Atlanta is averaging 116.5 points per game.
In terms of pace, the Hawks are 6th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game. They are also the top offensive rebounding team, grabbing 12.9 per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta is 8th in both makes (13.5 per game) and attempts (37.5 per game). Overall, they are 22nd in field goal percentage at 46%.
Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 121.5 points per game (29th). The Atlanta defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Atlanta.
Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Home Victory?
In the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are currently in 14th place with a record of 18-46. Against other Western Conference teams, Portland is 8-35 compared to 10-11 in non-conference games.
At home, the Trail Blazers are 10-23 this season, and they have an average scoring differential of -6.5 points per game. Against the spread at home, they are 13-20.
On the season, Portland has been the underdog in 58 of their 64 games and has a record of 17-41 as the underdog. Against the spread as the underdog, they are 29-29, and they have an average scoring differential of -8.3 points per game.
For the season, the average over/under line in Portland’s games is 224.8, and their games have averaged a combined 224 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 218, and the team’s O/U record for the season is 30-33-1.
In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Celtics by a score of 121-99. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 221. The loss marked the Blazers’ second straight ATS loss on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the NBA at 108 points per game. At home, they are averaging 109.1 points per game.
Portland is 18th in the league in pace at 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 29th in the NBA at 44%.
So far, the Blazers have made 11.8 three-pointers per game, which is 24th in the league. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
So far, the Trail Blazers’ defense is ranked 17th in the league at 116.1 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 58.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.3% of their three-point attempts.
Trail Blazers vs. Hawks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Dejounte Murray and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. Our model predicts that Dejounte Murray will finish with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Dejounte Murray Under 25.5 Points (-109)
Trail Blazers vs. Hawks Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Hawks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 112-105. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 218, and our model projects the Hawks and Trail Blazers to reach a combined total of 217 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Hawks -3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook