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Portland vs. Atlanta. NBA Match Prediction
On November 18, Portland and Atlanta will meet as part of the NBA regular championship. Who will be stronger in the battle for such a necessary victory? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers
USACurrent form
Portland is showing gradual progress and gaining form. The team is built around young players, which explains the inconsistent results and mistakes in matches. However, in the last two games against Minnesota, Chauncey Billups' guys looked decent and managed to win at home.
Shadon Sharp and Jeremy Grant have been particularly prominent, becoming key players in the team offensive game. The Blazers are currently outside the playoff zone, but the home crowd and confidence from recent good performances should help them against a strong opponent.
Disqualifications and injuries
Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons and Mathis Thybulle will be out for the next game due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Blazers have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
Probable line-up: Kamara - Clingan, Grant - Henderson, Sharp.
Atlanta Hawks
USACurrent form
Atlanta gained great momentum, especially in attack, which allowed the team to rise to fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks beat Washington (129:117) and sensationally dealt with Boston on the road (117:116). It is worth noting the productive actions of Dyson Daniels, who shone in these matches like no one else.
These results showed that the team is ready to fight for high positions. Trae Young plays a key role in the Hawks' success, confidently conducting the attack. However, Atlanta often has difficulties on the road, and the meeting in Portland will be a test of strength.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vit Krejc, Seth Lundy, Kobe Bufkin and Cody Zeller continue to recover from injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Hawks have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Johnson - Daniels, Capela - Rizashe, Young.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Portland win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings, the Blazers have won in the first quarter.
2.13Bet 1st quarter: total under 57.5 points
Only 2 of the 5 head-to-head games saw more than 57 points scored in the first quarter.
1.93Tip and bets
Atlanta will enter the game as the favorites due to their current form and standings. However, Portland often shows confident play in their arena, especially when the team is on an emotional high after victories.
The young team from Oregon will fight for every point and, most likely, will not allow the "hawks" to win a crushing victory. We expect an equal fight, where the hosts can impose serious resistance.
Our prediction is a Portland victory with a handicap of (+6) points for 1.71
Bet on total
The match promises to be productive, because both teams are in a good attacking rhythm, which is confirmed by their recent games. Portland is acting aggressively on the home court, while Atlanta is betting on a fast transition from defense to attack. Probably, the teams will easily overcome the total.
Forecast - total over 228.5 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
The home crowd and the form they have gained should help the Blazers put in a strong performance on offense, and we expect the hosts to be able to handle their opponents' defense, especially if their key players continue to perform at a high level.
Prediction - Portland individual total is over 113.5 points at 1.90
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