Atlanta Hawks (17-15) vs. Toronto Raptors (7-24)
December 29, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +1.5; Over/Under: +234.5
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The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Heat and Bulls, and they play the Nuggets, Lakers, and Clippers next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 119.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22 points and 3.8 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 20.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Grizzlies and Knicks, and they play the Celtics, Nets, and Magic next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.7 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last nine games.
- The Hawks have won seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Hawks and Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last six games as road favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four games as underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Being on the end of a back-to-back in Toronto isn’t the best schedule spot, as it’s not as easy to get into Canada. However, the Hawks are having a strong week, which includes three straight wins and covers. The Toronto Raptors continue to come up short more times than not, and that includes nine straight losses. If the Hawks are serious about chasing a playoff spot, these are games they can’t lose. We’re laying a bucket. Give me the Hawks.
