The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors meet Monday 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 Knicks, lost to the Raptors, and they play the Pelicans next. The Hawks have lost 12 of their last 16 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 24 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. Trae Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Hawks, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Hornets next. The Raptors have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.3 points and 6 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.4 points and 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last 13 Monday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Raptors’ last eight games.
- The Raptors have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Hawks and Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last 10 Monday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hawks’ last five games as road underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Raptors vs Hawks Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is out for the Raptors.
The Hawks will be without N’Faly Dante and Trae Young. Luke Kennard is questionable.
Raptors vs Hawks Prediction
The Raptors just steam rolled the Hawks a couple of days ago, and there’s no reason to expect different here. The Hawks have lost 12 of their last 16 games and are still down Young. The Raptors are 5-0 SU and ATS in the last 5 games against the Hawks, with 3 of those games coming this year. This line is too soft to seriously consider the Hawks. Give me the Raptors and the small number.