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The Toronto Raptors (7-24) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (17-15) to Scotiabank Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last season
The Raptors lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 155-126 Thursday night, closing as a 10.5-point road underdog. They were led by G RJ Barrett, who scored 27 points on 10-for-18 shooting. Toronto has scored 125.5 points per game (PPG) in the last 2 games, but have given up at least 139 points twice in a row. The Raptors have lost 9 in a row, but are a strong 19-11-1 against the spread (ATS).
The Hawks beat the Miami Heat 120-110 Saturday evening, closing as a 1-point home underdog. F Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 28 points and shot 13-for-20 from the field. Atlanta has rattled off 3 straight wins and has covered in each. It is 14-18 ATS, having gone 3-3 ATS in its last 6 road games.
Hawks at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Raptors +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -1.5 (-110) | Raptors +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hawks at Raptors key injuries
Hawks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) questionable
- C Onyeka Okongwu (knee) out
- G Trae Young (heel) questionable
Raptors
- G Bruce Brown (knee) questionable
- C Jakob Poeltl (groin) questionable
- G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 125, Raptors 117
Moneyline
BET HAWKS (-125).
Atlanta has been surging and its offense has been on fire. The Hawks have scored at least 117 points in 4 of their last 5 games and have scored at least 120 points in 3 of those. Atlanta is 10-4 in its last 14 games, including 4-1 on the road.
The Raptors have lost 9 straight, 6 of which have come at home. They have home losses to the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls in that span. Toronto has allowed at least 122 points in 5 of its last 9 contests and will be facing a potent Hawks offense.
Play HAWKS (-125).
Against the spread
PASS.
Avoid a spread play here as the moneyline provides a less risky option for the red-hot Hawks, especially with Toronto being one of the best ATS teams in the NBA.
Over/Under
BET OVER 239.5 (-110).
The Raptors have gone Over in 3 straight games, driven by their lousy defense which has allowed at least 114 points in 5 of their last 6 games.
Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating while both rank in the top 6 in pace. This should be a quick-paced game with lacking defensive play. That said, Atlanta is 4-1 O/U in its last 5 and 21-11 O/U on the season.
Take OVER 239.5 (-110).
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