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Toronto Raptors Expected to Sweep Atlanta Hawks in Two-Game Series, Betting Line Favors Atlanta By -4 for Saturday's Matchup

The Toronto Raptors will face off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Saturday, following their victory over the Hawks on Thursday night. Toronto has won two straight games and four of their last five, but still trails behind in the Eastern Conference standings for a playoff spot. Atlanta, on the other hand, has dropped three straight games and will be without several key players for Saturday's matchup. The current betting line favors Atlanta by -4. Read on for a detailed prediction and NBA picks for the Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks game. Let's make some winning bets together!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Raptors +165 | Hawks -185
• Spread: Raptors +4 (-110) | Hawks -4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 235.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 65%.

Toronto vs Atlanta Stats

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors currently rank 20th in scoring with an average of 111.2 points per game and 26th in points allowed at 118.0 points per game. Their shooting percentages stand at 47.1% overall and 35.0% from 3-point territory, ranking 12th and 20th respectively. Leading in scoring is RJ Barrett with 22.1 points per game, followed by Scottie Barnes averaging 20.0 points per game. Barnes leads in assists with 6.5 per game, while Jakob Poeltl grabs an average of 10.3 rebounds per game. Defensively, Toronto allows opponents to shoot 47.2% overall and 36.8% from 3-point territory, ranking 21st and 24th respectively. Overall, the Raptors have a power ranking of 29, with a record of 12-32 this season. Their offensive and defensive statistics place them at #20 and #26, respectively, in the league.

Atlanta Hawks Analysis

The Atlanta Hawks currently rank 7th in the NBA for offense, averaging 116.74 points per game, while their defense ranks 28th, allowing an average of 118.91 points per game. Their shooting percentages are at 46.06% overall and 34.84% from three-point territory, ranking 16th and 22nd respectively. Toronto's defense allows opponents to shoot 47.60% overall and 37.69% from 3-point territory, which are 24th and 28th respectively. Trae Young leads the team in scoring with an average of 22.9 points per game, followed by Daeqwon Plowden with 19.0 points per game. The team has six other players averaging double figures in scoring. Young also leads in assists with 11.7 per game, while Jalen Johnson leads in rebounds with 10.0 per game. Dyson Daniels leads in steals with 3.0 per game, and Clint Capela leads in blocked shots with 1.0 per game. The Atlanta Hawks have a power ranking of 12 and a record of 22-22 (18-26 ATS). In their last 3 matchups against Toronto, Toronto went 1-2 (1-2 ATS).

Toronto Expected to Achieve Two-Game Sweep Against Atlanta, Covering the Spread

On Saturday, Toronto is expected to achieve a win against Atlanta, completing a two-game sweep while also covering the spread. Atlanta's defense currently ranks 28th in points allowed, leaving them at a disadvantage against Toronto's strong offense. Despite being 7th in the NBA in offense, Atlanta is unable to make up for the points they concede due to defensive shortcomings. Over the past 11 games, Atlanta has only covered the spread in three instances, and during the month of January, they have covered it in just four out of 17 games. Conversely, Toronto has covered the spread in four out of their last five games, and in seven out of the last 10 games against Atlanta. Based on these trends, Toronto is the likely favorite to cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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