The Atlanta Hawks (17-19) and Toronto Raptors (20-15) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 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: Raptors lead 2-0
The Hawks most recently beat the New York Knicks 111-99 on Friday, covering as 4.5-point road underdogs with the Under (239.5) cashing with ease. Atlanta was led by C Onyeka Okongwu, who posted 23 points and 9 rebounds. The Hawks have covered in 4 straight games, going 2-2 straight up in those. The Hawks are 18-18 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Raptors lost to the Denver Nuggets 106-103 in the last game Wednesday, failing to cover as a 7-point home favorite. The Under (229.5) hit. F Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 30 points while F Scottie Barnes had a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Toronto has gone 3-2 straight up and ATS across its last 5 games and is 16-19 ATS on the season.
Hawks at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Hawks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Raptors -190 (bet $190 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +4.5 (-110) | Raptors -4.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Hawks at Raptors key injuries
Hawks
G Trae Young (quad) outG Luke Kennard (back) out
Raptors
C Jakob Poeltl (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Raptors picks and predictionsPrediction
Raptors 123, Hawks 114
PASS.
There’s no great moneyline option. With RJ Barrett expected back in the lineup for the third time in 4 games after missing 15 straight games due to injury, the Raptors (-190) should get the win, but they are a tad too expensive to consider.
BET RAPTORS -3.5 (-105).
The Raptors are a different team with Barrett on the court. He’s averaging 18.8 points per game and provides a much-needed scoring option alongside Barnes. Toronto has gone 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games.
Though the Hawks have covered 4 straight, they lost 7 straight ATS before that. They have given up at least 126 points in 8 of those 11 contests. On the second night of a back-to-back for Atlanta, expect the rest disadvantage to play a factor, as well.
Back RAPTORS -4.5 (-110).
BET OVER 230.5 (-110).
This is a low total for the potential offensive explosion waiting to happen. The Hawks have scored at least 125 points in 3 of their last 4 games and are 20-16 O/U on the season.
Toronto is averaging 122 points per game in its 2 contests with Barrett back on the court. While generally they have defended well this season, the Raptors have given up at least 127 points in 2 of their last 4 performances.
Take OVER 234.5 (-110).
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