Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers 1/30/2023 Expert Picks, Odds and Previews
The Atlanta Hawks are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA showdown at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 10 PM ET. With a 25-25 record, the Hawks have had a somewhat inconsistent season thus far. Despite a promising backcourt duo of Dejounte Murray and Trae Young, the team has struggled with injuries in the frontcourt. In their recent loss to the Clippers, Trae Young shined with 31 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, nearly leading the Hawks to a comeback victory.
Despite winning six of their last ten games, the Hawks have only a 12-15 record on the road and rank ninth in points per game in the NBA. Although Young is a standout player, the team’s 3-point shooting ranks 25th in the league. The Hawks’ defense is a mixed bag, ranking 22nd in points surrendered per game but seventh in the 3-point defensive ranking. However, they struggle on the boards, ranking 22nd in rebounding in the NBA. This will be the first meeting between the Hawks and Trail Blazers this season.
- The Atlanta Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 matches with the Trail Blazers.
- Atlanta is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against Portland.
- The Hawks are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers 1/30/2023 Expert Picks, Odds and Previews
The Portland Trail Blazers are yet to firmly establish themselves as playoff contenders in the Western Conference in the early goings of the season. However, a recent two-game win streak, with Damian Lillard contributing a whopping 60 points, has shown some promise. Despite the push, the Blazers fell at home against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night with a 123-105 loss. Lillard led the way for Portland with 30 points, while Jerami Grant chipped in 28, but the Blazers were outmatched on the boards, being outrebounded 45-27.
Portland now sits below .500 for the season with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. The Blazers rank seventh in the NBA in scoring, but seventh in 3-point field goals made as well. Despite a formidable backcourt, Portland ranks 25th in assist-to-turnover ratio in the league. The team ranks 22nd in rebounding and 16th in points allowed.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Portland’s last 6 contests with the Hawks.
- Portland is 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games at home.
- The T-Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games at home against Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers. The NBA pick for this game is the Atlanta Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off on Monday, January 30, with Atlanta boasting a backcourt that could pose a threat to Portland’s offense, particularly in their ability to shut down three-pointers. The Blazers had a difficult outing against the Toronto Raptors’ defense on Saturday, who also excel at perimeter defense, and their inside presence could be weakened if center Nikola Nurkic is unable to play. Both teams are among the bottom-ranked in rebounding, but the Hawks are expected to come out on top in this road encounter, prevailing in the interior battle. The predicted final score of this match-up is 121-118 in favor of the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, OR
Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Atlanta Hawks +2.5
NBA Totals: 236.5
