The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Timberwolves and Knicks, and they play the Raptors next. The Hawks have lost 11 of their last 15 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 24 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Trae Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Magic, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Hawks next. The Raptors have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.4 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last six road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have won eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Hawks following a home loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Raptors’ last seven games.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Hawks and Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last eight games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Hawks’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded 34 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 6+ assists in 24 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (68.6%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (674) this season.
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.3).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Raptors vs Hawks Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is out for the Raptors.
The Hawks will be without N’Faly Dante. Trae Young is questionable.
Raptors vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have put together a couple of nice wins and they’ve covered 4 straight games. However, the Hawks are on the end of a back to back and still dealing with an injured Young. The Raptors are well rested, as healthy as they’ve been all season, and they’ve beaten the Hawks twice already this season. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. I’ll side with the Raptors.