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Hawks Favored Over Struggling Raptors in Eastern Conference Matchup

The Toronto Raptors will face the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday night in Atlanta. The Raptors, with a record of 11-32, have been struggling with poor play and injuries this season. The Hawks, playing the second game of a back-to-back, are the betting favorite with an opening line of -5 that has not moved. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:40 pm EST. Read on for more information and the prediction for the Raptors vs. Hawks game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Raptors +180 | Hawks -210
• Spread: Raptors +5 (-110) | Hawks -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 234 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 68%.

Toronto vs Atlanta Stats

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors secured a 109-93 win over the Orlando Magic at home on Tuesday, with standout performances from RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, and Scottie Barnes. The team is gradually becoming healthier, with Bruce Brown contributing 15 points off the bench. As they head out on the road to improve their 1-19 record away from home, the Raptors are looking to replicate their strong home play. They currently rank 20th in scoring but struggle defensively, sitting at 26th in scoring defense. In terms of shooting, the Raptors are 12th in field goal shooting and 21st in 3-point shooting. They are facing key injuries with Ochai Agbaji and Immanuel Quickley as game-time decisions. Despite their challenges, the Raptors are aiming to improve and increase their chances of success.

Atlanta Hawks Analysis

The Atlanta Hawks will be playing their second consecutive home game on Thursday night against the Raptors after facing the Pistons on Wednesday to try and build upon their 22-20 record. Despite a recent 5-5 record in their last ten games, including a loss to the Knicks, the Hawks had won three straight games prior to the Knicks game. Led by Trae Young's impressive stats, the team is currently holding onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. However, their defensive rankings are lower compared to their offensive rankings, making improvements in defense crucial for their success. Injuries to key players such as Jalen Johnson and Trae Young may also impact their performance. Bettors may find value in the Hawks' offensive stats and performance against the Raptors in recent matchups.

Hawks Favored Over Raptors on the Road Despite Home Record

It may be a challenging decision to support a Toronto team on the road at this time, given their 1-19 record away from home as of Thursday night's game. The Raptors are expected to have a slight advantage over the Hawks, as the latter will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Although the Hawks have struggled in such situations this season with a 0-2 record, it is important to note that this data is based on a small sample size. Additionally, the Hawks will benefit from playing both games at home, where they hold an 11-7 record this season as of Wednesday night's game against the Pistons. With Toronto ranking 20th in the NBA in scoring and showing weakness from the perimeter, the Hawks are likely to exploit these aspects, particularly considering the Raptors' struggles against poor perimeter defense. Therefore, the Hawks appear to be the more favorable choice.

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