Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors (+219) will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (-273). This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at State Farm Arena.
The Hawks (-6.5) are currently 10th in the East with a record of 24-31. They are on a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Raptors are 12th in the East with a record of 20-36.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Hawks have faced off vs. the Raptors as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Raptors and Hawks is 3-2 with an average of 240 points per game. The last three times that the Raptors have been on the road vs. the Hawks, the over/under record is 4-1.
- Through their last five road games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- The last five games that Toronto was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
- The last three games that Atlanta was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Raptors have an O/U record of 29-26-1 this season, and 55 of their 56 games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 244.5. On average, Toronto’s games have seen 231.3 points scored.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 27-29, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 14-14 ATS.
As the underdog, the Raptors are 9-27 this season and have lost their last five games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6.5 points.
In their last game, the Raptors defeated the Nets by a score of 121-93. The O/U line for that game was 231 points, and Toronto was favored by 1.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Raptors are 20-36 this season, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 13-23 and 1-11 against their division. On the road, they are 8-20.
So far this season, the Raptors are 19th in scoring, averaging 114 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 116.6 points per game compared to 111.4 at home.
When it comes to pace, Toronto is 14th in the league at 99 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 14th at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA at 54%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Toronto is 23rd in the league at 35%. They are also 25th in three-point makes at 11.6 per game. Overall, the Raptors are 21st in true shooting percentage.
For the season, Toronto is sitting 20th in terms of points allowed per game (117.3). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.4% from downtown.
Today, the Hawks will look to end their 2-game losing streak as 6.5-point favorites against the Raptors. Atlanta is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-31.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are 14-23 against other teams in the East and 6-6 against their division. In non-conference play, they are 10-8.
Atlanta’s ATS record for the season is 17-38, including a home ATS record of 8-20. As the favorite, they are 9-21 vs. the spread.
On the season, the Hawks have been favored in 30 of their 55 games and have a record of 17-13 in those games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 9-21.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Hornets by a score of 122-99. The O/U line for that game was 238.5, and Atlanta was favored by 7 points going into the game.
This season, the average combined scoring total in Hawks games is 245.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 244.5, and Atlanta has an over/under record of 30-25.
At home, the Hawks are one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, averaging 124.1 points per game (2nd). Overall, they are 3rd in the league at 121.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 3rd in the NBA at 101.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Hawks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. However, they are one of the NBA’s top teams in terms of three-point shooting, making an average of 13.7 threes per game (7th).
So far this season, Atlanta has outscored the NBA’s average scoring output in 63.6% of their games. In terms of assists, the Hawks are 19th in the league with 26.2 per contest.
So far, the Hawks defense is giving up 123.9 points per contest, which has them sitting 29th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 58.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.2% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Hawks to win this one with a projected score of 130-117.
Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -6.5
- Projecting a combined 247 points, we like the over
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Wesley Matthews – Illness – Questionable
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- AJ Griffin – Illness – Questionable
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
