Coming off of a two-game losing streak, the Hawks (-273) are 6.5-point favorites over the Raptors (+219) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 244.5 points.

This game will be played at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET. The game will be televised on Peac. The Raptors are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-36, while the Hawks are 10th in the East at 24-31.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -6.5

This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, February 23rd.

WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-117 in favor of the Hawks.
  • Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.6% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can Toronto Stun the Crowd at State Farm Arena?

This season, Toronto has an average over/under line of 228.7 points, which is lower than today’s line of 244.5. In 55 of their 56 games, the O/U line has been lower than today’s line.

The Raptors have gone 29-26-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged a combined 231.3 points per game.

Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 27-29, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 14-14 ATS.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 20-36. In the Atlantic Division, they are 5th.

Toronto’s last game was a 121-93 win over the Nets. They were favored by 1.5 points going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 231 points.

This season, the Raptors are 9-27 as underdogs and have lost their last five games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6.5 points against the Hawks.

In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors have a record of 13-23 against other teams in the East and are 7-13 in non-conference games.

The Raptors are 14th in the NBA in pace at 99 possessions per game. On average, they are scoring 114 points per game, which is 19th in the league.

When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 10th in the NBA on the road at 116.6 points per game. However, their home scoring average is just 111.4 points per game, which is 27th in the league.

So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Raptors are 14th in the NBA at 47%. From three-point range, they are 23rd in the league at 35%.

At present, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 20th, allowing 117.3 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Raptors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.0% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.

Can the Hawks Please their Home Crowd?

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with a record of 24-31. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 14-23 and 6-6 against division opponents.

As the favorite, the Hawks have gone 17-13 this season and are favored by 6.5 points today. In their last two games as the favorite, they have failed to cover the spread and are 9-21 ATS as the favorite this season.

Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 30-25, and their games have averaged a combined 245.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 244.5, and their games have averaged an O/U line of 240.8.

In their most recent game, the Hawks were favored by 7 points against the Hornets but lost by a score of 122-99. The O/U line for that game was 238.5, and the teams combined for 221 points.

On the season, the Hawks are 8-20 ATS at home and 9-18 ATS on the road. Their average scoring differential at home is -1.6 points per game and -3.6 on the road.

The Hawks have been one of the top offensive teams in the NBA this season, averaging 121.3 points per game (3rd). At home, they are averaging 124.1 points per game (2nd).

So far, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 63.6% of their games. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 3rd in the league at 101.5 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Hawks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. However, they are one of the top teams in free throw attempts (4th) and offensive rebounds (1st).

Currently, the Hawks’ defense holds the 29th rank in the NBA, allowing 123.9 points per game. Opponents are hitting 58.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 39.2% of their three-point attempts.