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Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026
Portland gets Atlanta at home on Thursday night, but the handicap starts with availability. Deni Avdija is doubtful again, and the Blazers are still trying to get Jrue Holiday back to full rhythm after the long calf absence.
If Avdija sits, Portland’s offense is easier to steer. The creation and free-throw pressure drop, and the Blazers are more likely to trade quality possessions for turnovers and late-clock shots.
Atlanta is coming off a defensive mess, so this is a response spot. If the Hawks show up more connected and more physical, they have a clean path to control the game as a road favorite, especially if Portland is missing its top scorer.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Portland Trail Blazers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Atlanta Hawks Betting Form
Atlanta’s floor is tied to defense. When they’re connected, they can travel well enough to win these mid-tier road spots. When they’re not, they give up clean threes, lose the glass, and let games turn into a track meet that keeps the underdog live.
This matchup is less about highlight offense and more about discipline. If Atlanta limits live-ball turnovers and forces Portland to execute in the half court, the favorite is in position to separate late.
For recent results, splits, and matchup context, use the Atlanta Hawks team page.
Injury Report: monitor final statuses close to tip.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Form
Portland’s offense looks totally different depending on Avdija’s status. With him, they have a real engine that stabilizes scoring and keeps shot quality from falling apart. Without him, the Blazers can get stuck playing possession-to-possession basketball, and the assist-to-turnover profile gets shaky.
Holiday being back matters long term, but rust is real in the first week back. If Grant also can’t go, Portland’s path is narrower: defend, keep it structured, and try to win the possession battle.
For Portland form and home splits, use the Trail Blazers team page.
Injury Report: Avdija’s availability is the swing factor for both side and total.
Los Angeles Lakers
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Charlotte Hornets
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Golden State Warriors
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Atlanta Hawks
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Jan 15, 2026 22:10 EST
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+4.00 -110
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Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup Breakdown
This game is priced like Atlanta is the more reliable scoring team and Portland is the side that can drift if Avdija sits. That tracks, because Portland’s half-court offense becomes more fragile and more turnover-prone without its primary creator.
Atlanta’s job is simple: defend without over-helping, finish possessions with rebounds, and don’t gift transition. If they do that, Portland has to beat them with half-court execution for four quarters.
The total is the secondary swing market. If Portland is short-handed and can’t manufacture efficient looks, the over needs Atlanta to do most of the scoring. If Atlanta plays with control and Portland’s offense stalls, this can land below the market even if the favorite wins.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trail Blazers Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is tied to Avdija’s status and the final number. If he’s out, Atlanta has the cleaner path to being the better team for 48 minutes because Portland’s offense is easier to flatten into tough shots.
Once you paste the moneyline/spread/total (or a screenshot), I’ll lock this into the exact number and post the final single best-bet line.
Best Bet: TBD (waiting on the final line)
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