The Toronto Raptors (28-14), 8-point favorites, will travel to State Farm Arena to challenge the Atlanta Hawks (10-33). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 231 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Toronto Raptors at Atlanta Hawks ATS Odds
The Raptors will be looking for similar success after covering the 3.5-point spread against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last contest, 122-112. The Hawks, on the other hand, were dismantled by the Detroit Pistons, 136-103, and were unable to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Toronto game finished 10 points over the projected point total of 224, while the Atlanta game finished 11.5 points over the projected point total of 227.5.
The Raptors, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.529, had a great mark of 0.588 and had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 13.8). Atlanta, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 14.9). Atlanta rallied around De’Andre Hunter, who had 19 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Fred VanVleet had a good game for Toronto, contributing 29 points.
In their first matchup this season, Pascal Siakam led the Raptors to a 119-116 victory. He scored a game-high 34 points. The two teams combined to put up 235 points, which was over the projected point total of 224, and Toronto was unable to cover as a 7-point favorite. Toronto was successful at getting and making free throws. The Raptors made 26 of their 30 free throws (86.7 percent), while the Hawks were 8-11 (72.7 percent).
Of the Raptors’ 42 games, 22 have finished over the total. Toronto comes into the contest with records of 28-14 straight up (SU) and 23-18-1 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Hawks games have also finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Atlanta owns records of 10-33 SU and 19-24 ATS.
The inefficient offense of Atlanta (30th in the league with an offensive efficiency of 101.2) will square off against the stingy defense of Toronto (second in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 102.3). The Raptors should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks Odds Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Raptors average 25.5 assists per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Hawks rank 21st in assists allowed per game (24.7).
- Toronto averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (9.1).
- The Hawks rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (31.9) while the Raptors rank 29th (38.4).
- Toronto averages 17.8 fast-break points per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 23rd in fast-break points given up per game (14.5).
- Toronto ranks 12th in rebounds per game (45.9) while Atlanta ranks 29th (42.3).
- The Raptors rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (42.4) while the Hawks rank 29th (53.5).
- The Raptors rank 11th in blocks per game (5.2) while the Hawks rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.4).
- Toronto ranks 20th in second chance points per game (12.5) while Atlanta ranks 28th in second chance points allowed per game (14.9).
- Toronto averages 20.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.8).
- Toronto is 11-3 when they allow under 100 points, while Atlanta is 3-0.
- When reaching the century mark, the Hawks are 10-26 and the Raptors are 26-9.
- Toronto is 11-8-1 ATS on the road, while Atlanta is 11-9 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 11 of the Raptors’ 20 road games, while 11 of the Hawks’ 20 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Raptors are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Toronto has 4 overs and 1 under, while Atlanta has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 121.6 points per game (9.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 9.8 for the season.