Hawks vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Why Atlanta is favored to win Thursday's NBA game [1/15/2026]

NBA action continues on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET as the Atlanta Hawks lock horns with the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Hawks as the most likely winner of the Hawks vs. Trail Blazers game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Shaedon Sharpe, Caleb Love and Toumani Camara, while the Hawks will be led by Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu.

This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Hawks vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Hawks and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hawks a 65% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Hawks winning 115-111.

According to our model, the Hawks (-4) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 228.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

Hawks vs. Trail Blazers odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hawks	Trail Blazers
Spread	-4 (-110)	+4 (-110)
Moneyline	-168	+142
Total	o228.5 (-115)	u228.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hawks vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Hawks -4	-110
Moneyline	Hawks	-168
Total	Under 228.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Hawks to win.

Hawks vs. Trail Blazers player props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Thursday's Hawks vs. Trail Blazers game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Jalen Johnson is expected to lead the Hawks with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Hawks prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Hawks are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Jalen Johnson	24	11	8	1	56
N. Alexander-Walker	20	4	3	3	35
Onyeka Okongwu	17	8	4	2	40
CJ McCollum	16	3	4	2	29
Dyson Daniels	12	7	6	0	37

Trail Blazers prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Shaedon Sharpe	23	5	3	2	40
Caleb Love	15	4	3	3	29
Toumani Camara	14	6	3	3	32
Jerami Grant	12	3	2	2	22
Donovan Clingan	12	11	2	1	34

Hawks vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's matchup between the Trail Blazers and Hawks at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.

• Who: Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

Conclusion

We predict the Hawks, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Thursday, with Jalen Johnson projected for a game-high 56 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hawks vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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