The Atlanta Hawks (3-14) will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Toronto Raptors (14-4) at State Farm Arena. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports – Southeast.
Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks Betting Prediction
Although the Raptors beat the Orlando Magic in their last contest, 93-91, they were unable to cover as 9.5-point favorites. The game’s total points (184) were well under the O/U total of 214.5. Toronto held the Magic to an effective field goal percentage of 0.452 (below their season average of 0.518). Orlando, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). Toronto was led by Serge Ibaka, who contributed 14 points and nine rebounds.
In the Hawks’ last game, they were beaten by the Los Angeles Clippers, 127-119. They failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The combined points for the game (246) finished over the O/U total of 232.5. One of Los Angeles’ largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 47 free throw attempts, while Atlanta had just 19. With 25 points on 8-for-22 shooting, Trae Young was the top scorer from either team.
After the Raptors won all four games against the Hawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Toronto won 106-90. The Raptors had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 19.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.318 vs. 0.200).
Toronto comes into the game with records of 14-4 straight up (SU) and 9-8 against the spread (ATS). Of the Raptors’ 17 games that accepted bets, 11 have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Atlanta owns records of 3-14 SU and 7-10 ATS. Of the Hawks’ 17 games, 9 have finished over the projected point total.
Pascal Siakam has averaged 18 points,6.0 rebounds over the last five games for Toronto.
Atlanta might struggle to score as they face off against one of the league’s best defenses. Toronto ranks fifth in defensive efficiency, while the Hawks rank 29th in offensive efficiency.
Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Toronto is 5-3 ATS with 4 overs and 4 unders.
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS at home with 4 overs and 3 unders.
Toronto is 3-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Atlanta is 0-2.
The Hawks are 3-10 when they score above 100 points, while the Raptors are 13-4.
Toronto ranks fifth in steals per game (9.1) while Atlanta ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (9.8).
The Raptors average 19.3 fast break points per game, which ranks third in the league. The Hawks rank 27th in fast break points allowed per game (16.7).
Toronto ranks eighth in points off turnovers per game (19.4) while Atlanta ranks 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (23.3).
The Raptors rank seventh in rebounds per game (46.7) while the Hawks rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (48.9).
Toronto averages 24.8 assists per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (26.9).
The Raptors average 33.44444444444444 three pointers per game, which ranks 8 in the league. The Hawks rank 25 in three pointers allowed per game (33.705882352941174).
Toronto averages 13.666666666666666 second chance points per game, which ranks 16 in the league. Atlanta ranks 28 in second chance points allowed per game (16.823529411764707).
The Raptors average 5.611111111111111 blocks per game, which ranks 11 in the league. The Hawks rank 19 in blocks allowed per game (5.764705882352941).
Toronto ranks 5 in points in the paint per game (53.44444444444444) while Atlanta ranks 11 (48.11764705882353).
Bettings Trends:
Over its last five contests, Toronto is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Atlanta is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over its last five games.
The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 8.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 102.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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