ATLANTA HAWKS -3.5

Normally we would look to fade the Hawks here as they come off a huge win Friday night over the Celtics (ended 8-game losing streak in Boston) and then a 23-point romp of the Hornets the following night, but this is a terrible spot for Portland, who comes in even hotter. In fact these might be the two hottest pointspread teams in the league right now with the Blazers winning and covering six straight and Atlanta a ridiculous 9-1 ATS this year. But this is Portland's fifth road game in seven nights and finale of a five game road swing. It will be the first time all-trip they are an underdog. The Hawks have been an excellent home team the last two-plus seasons and haven't lost at Phillips Arena this year. We take advantage of the short line. Atlanta is our NBA Oddsmaker Mismatch.