Portland Trail Blazers VS Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Preview – 03/27/2024

Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Overview

• Date: March 27, 2024
• Venue: State Farm Arena
• Spread: Portland Trail Blazers -3 (10.5), Atlanta Hawks 3(-10.5)
• Total (Over/Under): 215
• Moneyline: Portland Trail Blazers 420, Atlanta Hawks -530

Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Portland Trail Blazers - 19%
• Atlanta Hawks - 81%

Projected Win %:

• Portland Trail Blazers - 21%
• Atlanta Hawks - 79%

Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Preview

In a Wednesday night battle, the Portland Trail Blazers (19-53) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (32-39) at 7:30 PM ET. The game will be held at the State Farm Arena, the home arena of the Hawks. The Trail Blazers will face a disadvantage in this game as they have traveled cross-country and across two time zones for this road game.

The Hawks are considered massive favorites, with the current spread set at Hawks -10.5. The moneyline odds for the Hawks stand at -530, indicating their strong position in the game. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers have a moneyline of +420, suggesting a lower chance of winning.

Based on the odds, the Trail Blazers have an implied win probability of 19%, while the Hawks have an implied win probability of 81%. The Hawks enter the game with a hot streak, having won their last 28 consecutive games. In contrast, the Trail Blazers have been struggling, losing their last seven games.

In their previous game, the Trail Blazers suffered a 110-92 defeat against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Hawks secured an upset victory against the Boston Celtics, winning 120-118. The Hawks entered that game as 10.5-point underdogs with only a 19% chance of winning, making their victory even more impressive.

For those interested in player prop markets, Deandre Ayton's points have been a popular betting market for this game. Many sharp bettors believe that the over on his points, currently set at 20.5 (-105), offers value and is mispriced.

While the odds heavily favor the Hawks and the Trail Blazers face challenges on the road, anything can happen in the world of basketball. As fans and bettors eagerly await this matchup, it promises to be an exciting game with potential surprises in store.

Final Score Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers 95.26 vs Atlanta Hawks 105.57