The Toronto Raptors need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Atlanta Hawks need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks prediction.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors recently lost to the Spurs and Pacers while beating the Nets. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.5 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently beat the Rockets while losing to the Bulls and Hornets. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 121.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 123.9 points on 50.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 26.7 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 21.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Johnson is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won 19 of their last 22 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 17 of their last 18 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Twelve of the Hawks’ last 13 home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last nine road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games following a home win.
- Each of the Raptors’ last five games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
The Toronto Raptors are on the end of a back to back and continue to play subpar basketball during this losing streak. I doubt things changes with the schedule advantage in favor of the Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks have won 4 of the last 5 meetings against the Raptors, and they entered the break playing their best ball of the season. While the Hawks are the worst covering team in the league, they’ve been improved as of late. I’ll lay the points with the home team as more of a fade from the Raptors than anything else.