Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers is set for 6:00 ET at the Moda Center. The Hawks are currently favored by 4 points and have a moneyline of -176. The over/under line for this game is 231.5.

Both teams come into this game riding 2-game winning streaks. Atlanta is 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-7, while Portland is 13th in the West at 5-8.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +4

This game will be played at Moda Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-110 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
  • Our projections have Jerami Grant finishing with Jerami Grant points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 12 threes.

Does Atlanta Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Hawks improved to 6-7 on the season with a 129-117 win over the Wizards on Friday. Atlanta, favored by 9 points, covered the spread at home. The combined score of 246 points went over the pre-game line of 241.5.

After trailing 39-29 after the 1st quarter, the Hawks turned things around by holding the Wizards to just 11 points in the 2nd quarter while scoring 30. A 12-0 run helped them extend their lead from 44-43 to 56-43. Atlanta led 94-75 going into the 4th before the Wizards outscored them 42-35 in the final period.

Dyson Daniels led the Hawks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 25 points on 71.4% shooting. De’Andre Hunter added 22 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Atlanta shot 46.9% from the field, making 12 threes at 32.4%. Daniels scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Trae Young and Johnson each added 8 points in the 4th.

Despite a rough 1st quarter where the Hawks gave up 39 points, they bounced back with a stellar defensive effort in the 2nd, allowing just 11 points. They held the Wizards to 25 points in the 3rd but struggled again in the 4th, giving up 42 points. Overall, Atlanta allowed 117 points but still managed to secure the win.

The Hawks held the Wizards to 40% shooting from the field, including 34% from three-point range, where Washington made 15 threes. The Wizards also went 16/21 from the free-throw line. Atlanta recorded 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 10 blocks.

Will the Trail Blazers Exceed Expectations at Home?

Portland improved to 5-8 on the season with a 106-98 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 219.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-23 at the end of the 1st quarter, Portland turned things around by outscoring Minnesota 25-15 in the 2nd. The teams were tied at 76 going into the 4th, but a 13-0 run helped the Trail Blazers pull away, as they outscored the Timberwolves 30-22 in the final quarter.

Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 33 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. He shot 52.2% from the field, hitting 3 threes at 30% efficiency. Donovan Clingan added 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60%, while Dalano Banton contributed 13 points and 5 assists, hitting 57.1% of his shots.

Portland shot 45.8% from the field and 36% from three, making 9 threes in the game. Sharpe scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Clingan added 8 in the 3rd. Banton and Scoot Henderson also played key roles, with Banton scoring 5 points in the final period and Henderson adding 8 points in the 2nd quarter.

After a rough 1st quarter, the Trail Blazers tightened up defensively, allowing just 15 points in the 2nd quarter and 22 in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 98 points. Portland’s defense was particularly effective against the three, limiting Minnesota to 7 made threes on 17% shooting.

Overall, the Trail Blazers held the Timberwolves to 39% shooting from the field. Portland also recorded 10 steals and 10 blocks in the game.