The set-up: I think the Blazers are the correct call here, as I expect the Hawks to come in flat-footed here after their loss in Utah just last night. The Blazers on the other hand have had a night off to absorb a poor 111-87 home defeat to the Pacers and I look for a much better effort here in this very favorable matchup.

The pick: Both teams are dealing with injury issues, but the backcourt of Lillard and McCollum will just be too much for this young Hawks team to deal with in the second game of the back-to-back scenario, as note that Atlanta has indeed struggled in this spot for bettors, going just 2-7 ATS in its last nine road games after failing to score 100 points in a SU/ATS loss in its previous game and playing on no rest. Consider Portland on Saturday night.

This is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Blazers.