The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Bucks and Grizzlies, and they play the 76ers next. The Raptors have won 3 straight games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 120.5 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.9 points and 6.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.4 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Magic, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Lakers next. The Hawks have won 8 of their last 13 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Trae Young is averaging 17.8 points and 2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last 13 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have lost 13 of their last 14 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have lost three of their last four games as favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last seven games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hawks vs Raptors Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Trae Young due to a knee injury.
The Raptors don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Hawks vs Raptors Prediction
The Hawks have been able to keep their head above water, but the truth is they’re a subpar team that’s still down their best player. The Raptors are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and they’re riding a three-game winning streak. The Raptors also beat the Hawks a couple of weeks ago on the road by 20 points. The Raptors have covered 7 of the last 10 games against the Hawks. Pick ’em game, I’m going to roll with the team that’s playing the better ball. Give me the Raptors on Thursday night.