Brian Bitler - Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks

Brian’s 10* NBA Monday Night Money Shot

Handicapper

Brian Bitler

League

NBA

Competition

Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks

Time

05/03/2021 08:10 PM

Bet Type

Moneyline

Pick

Atlanta Hawks -121 (DraftKings)

Outcome

Win

Analysis

Both these teams want to win this game so no advantage from the desire factor either way but I would make a case that this game means more to the Hawks as they sit basically tied with the Heat for the 6th spot and that is a spot they don’t want to be in it would mean a first round matchup with the Bucks where as if they can stay in the 5 or the 4 they get to play the New York Knicks a much easier team to try and knock off in the playoffs. Trae Young is finally back and I think fatigue hits this Blazers team in the 4th quarter. Love the Hawks at home where they are 19-11 SU.  Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Hawks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. Hawks are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 home games. Investment of 10 units on the Atlanta Hawks ML rotation #572