Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
The Atlanta Hawks (-179) will host the Toronto Raptors (+150) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Hawks are currently favored by 4 points, and the over/under line is set at 235.5. The Raptors have won two straight games, while the Hawks have lost three in a row.
This game will tip-off at 7:30 ET and can be seen on SN. The Hawks are 22-22 and currently sit in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are 13th in the East with a record of 12-32.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +4
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-111 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can Toronto Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Raptors improved to 12-32 on the season with a 122-119 win over the Hawks on Thursday. Toronto, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 241, surpassing the O/U line of 237.5.
Toronto got off to a strong start, leading 35-25 after the 1st quarter. However, Atlanta went on a 10-0 run, narrowing the gap from 57-46 to 57-56. The Raptors led 94-89 going into the 4th quarter and managed to hold on for the win, despite the Hawks outscoring them 30-28 in the final period.
In their win over the Hawks, the Raptors shot 58% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, hitting 9 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 25 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter.
Bruce Brown added 18 points, and Jakob Poeltl contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70%. Chris Boucher also scored 17, with 11 points in the 2nd quarter.
The Raptors gave up 119 points to the Hawks on Thursday, including 34 in the 2nd quarter, but still managed to pull out the win. Toronto allowed Atlanta to shoot 48% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Raptors held the Hawks to 13 made threes on 35% shooting. Toronto also sent Atlanta to the line 30 times, where they hit 22 free throws. Defensively, the Raptors recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks.
Can Atlanta Grab a Win at Home?
The Hawks fell to 22-22 on the season after a 122-119 home loss to the Raptors on Thursday. Atlanta was favored by 5 points but couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 241 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 237.5.
Atlanta went on a 10-0 run to cut the score from 57-46 to 57-56, but they couldn’t complete the comeback. They outscored Toronto in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters but couldn’t overcome a slow start, as they trailed 35-25 after the 1st quarter.
Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Hawks with 23 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60% in their 122-119 loss to the Raptors. Dyson Daniels added 22 points and 8 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Onyeka Okongwu contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.
As a team, the Hawks shot 48.3% from the field and made 13 threes at a 35.1% rate. Trae Young scored 18 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Hawks struggled against the Raptors, giving up 122 points on 58% shooting. They allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up as the game went on, allowing 30 in the 2nd, 29 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th.
Atlanta did a good job limiting Toronto’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes, though the Raptors still shot 42% from deep. The Hawks sent Toronto to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws. Atlanta finished with 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.