Hawks vs. Raptors Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 29

Published 6:17 am Sunday, December 29, 2024

The Toronto Raptors (7-24) are underdogs (+1.5) as they attempt to stop a nine-game losing streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks (17-15) at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs on TSN and FDSSE.

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Hawks vs. Raptors Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: TSN and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Hawks vs. Raptors Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Hawks 118 – Raptors 117

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Spread & Total Prediction for Hawks vs. Raptors

  • Pick ATS: Raptors (+ 1.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Hawks (-0.6)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (237.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 233.8
  • The Raptors have a 20-11-0 ATS record this season as opposed to the 14-18-0 mark from the Hawks.
  • Atlanta (4-11) covers a lower percentage of games when it is favored by 1.5 points or more this season (26.7%) than Toronto (20-10) does as a 1.5+-point underdog (66.7%).
  • When it comes to exceeding the point total in 2024-25, Toronto and its opponents aren’t as successful (51.6% of the time) as Atlanta and its opponents (65.6%).
  • As a moneyline underdog this year, the Raptors are 7-23, while the Hawks are 7-7 as moneyline favorites.

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • The Hawks rank eighth in the NBA with 117.3 points per game, but their defense has been less effective, giving up 119.2 points per game (fourth-worst in league).
  • Atlanta ranks fourth-best in the NBA by grabbing 46.0 boards per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, it ranks 16th in the league (44.0 allowed per contest).
  • The Hawks have been one of the top teams in the league in terms of assists, as they are averaging 29.8 per game (third-best in NBA).
  • Atlanta has struggled in terms of turnovers this year, ranking fourth-worst in the NBA with 15.7 turnovers per game. Conversely, it ranks fifth-best in the league with 15.7 forced turnovers per game.
  • This season, the Hawks are making 12.7 three-pointers per game (19th-ranked in NBA) and are shooting 35.3% (18th-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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Raptors Performance Insights

  • The Raptors are 13th in the league in points scored (112.5 per game) and fifth-worst in points conceded (118.5).
  • With 44.8 rebounds per game and 44.0 rebounds conceded, Toronto is ninth and 16th in the NBA, respectively.
  • At 28.9 assists per game, the Raptors are fifth-best in the league.
  • In terms of turnovers, Toronto is fifth-worst in the NBA in committing them (15.6 per game). And it is ranked 22nd in forcing them (13.5 per game).
  • Beyond the arc, the Raptors are third-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.5). They are ranked 23rd in 3-point percentage at 34.4%.

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