The Atlanta Hawks are riding a 5-game losing streak. The Toronto Raptors need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out our Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors prediction.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have lost to the Bucks, Nets, 76ers, Nuggets and Raptors during this losing streak. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 122.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 123.3 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 20 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and De'Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Trae Young ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.8) this season.
- Dejounte Murray ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors rebounded from losses to the Hornets and Knicks with a win over the Hawks. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points and 9.1 rebounds. O.G. Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jakob Poeltl ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (72.0%) this season.
- Dennis Schroder ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 29th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.4%).
- The Raptors rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (28.9).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (8.8).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (32.6).
Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors prediction
The Atlanta Hawks have not only lost 5 straight games, but they're 5-18 ATS on the season, which is the worst of any team in the league. The Toronto Raptors just beat the Hawks on Wednesday by 7 points, and they've won 5 of the last 8 meetings against them overall. You can make a strong argument the Raptors should be laying more than two points. Backing the Hawks isn't an option these days. Give me the Raptors for another win.
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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