Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Hawks and Raptors. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on SN, and it’s hosted by the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 239.5 points, and the Raptors are favored to win at home against the Hawks.

ATLANTA HAWKS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +2.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-108 in favor of the Hawks.
• Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will the Hawks Win on the Road?

Over the Hawks’ last five games, they are 1-4 and come in with an overall record of 9-13. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 10th, and they are 3rd in the Southeast division.

For this season, Atlanta has an ATS record of 5-17, along with an ongoing seven game losing streak against the spread. This season, Atlanta has a 2-9 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 3-8 as underdogs.

Atlanta’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 122 points vs. the Nuggets. Overall, they hit 45.8% of their shots from the field and went 17/18 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Hawks have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 19th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 13th in percentage and 8th in three-pointers made.

Facing Toronto, the Hawks aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.8 points allowed per game (28th).

In their previous game, the Hawks’ defense struggled against the Nuggets, giving up 129 points on a field goal percentage of 53%.

Do the Raptors Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Facing the Hawks, the Raptors currently hold an overall record of 9-14 and aim to end their four game losing streak. During their 23 games, the Raptors have gone 5-13 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 4-1 in non-conference matchups.

Toronto has an overall ATS record of 11-12 as they come into today’s game. When playing on the road, the Raptors hold an ATS record of 5-6 in contrast to a 6-6 record against the spread when playing at home.

In their latest game, the Raptors offense put up 130 points against the Knicks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 14 threes. Offensively, the Raptors hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 21st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 30th in terms of percentage and 26th in three-pointers made.

Coming into the game, the Raptors defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 43.5% of their games. Currently, they are 17th in the NBA at 113.8 points per game allowed.

For the season, Toronto is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 20.5 free-throws per game vs. the Raptors and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.1%.