The Toronto Raptors (32-14) and the Atlanta Hawks (12-35) clash at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are a 12.5-point favorite and will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 231.5 points and it can be seen on The Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
Both teams covered as favorites in their last contest. The Raptors (3.5-point favorites) defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-106, while the Hawks (1-point favorites) beat the Washington Wizards 152-133. The Toronto game went 4.5 points under the projected point total of 220.5, while the Atlanta game went 44 points over the projected point total of 241.
The Hawks, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2, had a superb mark of 31.6 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.661 (above their season average of 0.505). The Raptors, on the other hand, had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.0 (better than their season average of 12.4) and held the Spurs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.3 (below the 24.2 mark opponents have averaged against Toronto this season). Pascal Siakam had a good game for Toronto, contributing 35 points and eight rebounds. Atlanta received a boost from Trae Young, who recorded 45 points, 14 assists and six rebounds.
The Raptors have won both contests against the Hawks this year. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 239 points, which was over the projected point total of 231.5. Toronto won 122-117 but was unable to cover as an 8.5-point favorite. The Raptors’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks. Toronto had a rate of 11.2, while Atlanta posted a mark of 19.1. In the loss, Young had a double-double with 42 points and 15 assists.
Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Hawks are involved, as 55.3 percent of their games have finished over the total. Atlanta comes into the game with records of 12-35 straight up (SU) and 22-25 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Raptors’ 46 games, 24 have finished over the total. Moreover, Toronto is 32-14 SU and 25-20-1 ATS.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Toronto figures to have a considerable advantage. The Raptors defense ranks second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.500), while the Atlanta offense is ranked 24th in effective field goal percentage (0.508). It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Hawks, which ranks 29th in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Raptors, which forces the second-most turnovers in the NBA (15.4 percent).
Atlanta Hawks at Toronto Raptors Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hawks rank 15th in second chance points per game (13.0) while the Raptors rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
- Toronto ranks second in steals per game (8.7) while Atlanta ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- The Hawks rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (31.7) while the Raptors rank 29th (38.3).
- Toronto ranks third in fast-break points per game (17.7) while Atlanta ranks 21st in fast-break points allowed per game (14.1).
- Toronto averages 25.7 assists per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (24.6).
- The Raptors rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while the Hawks rank 29th (53.4).
- The Raptors rank 14th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Hawks rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.4).
- Toronto ranks 13th in rebounds per game (45.8) while Atlanta ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (46.9).
- Toronto averages 20.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks second in the league. Atlanta ranks 27th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.7).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Atlanta is 4-0 and Toronto is 12-3.
- The Raptors are 30-9 when they score more than 100 points, while the Hawks are 12-28.
- Toronto is 13-10 ATS at home, while Atlanta is 8-16 ATS on the road.
- Of the Hawks’ 24 road games, they have 15 overs and 9 unders.
- Of the Raptors’ 23 home games, they have 13 overs and 10 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Atlanta and Toronto are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Hawks have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Raptors have 3 overs and 2 unders
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 117.0 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 125.2 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.0 for the season.
