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Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks: Both teams are chasing the top half of the East
The Toronto Raptors are visiting the Atlanta Hawks on Friday at State Farm Arena.
Can the Raptors turn the season around?
The Toronto Raptors are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 20-36 record. After losing three consecutive games, they are coming off a 121-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors are third in the league with 29.1 assists per game and are ranked 14th, shooting 47.6% from the field. RJ Barrett leads the Raptors with 20.5 points per game, followed by Scottie Barnes with 20.1.
The Hawks have lost the last two games
The Atlanta Hawks are 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 24-31 record. They have lost the last two games and are coming off a 122-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks lead the league with 93.6 field goal attempts per game, are second with 20.4 made free throws per game, and are ranked third with 121.3 points per game. Trae Young leads the Hawks, averaging 26.7 points per game, and is second in the league with 10.9 assists per game.
Betting Trends
Atlanta is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games overall and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against teams from the Atlantic Division. The Raptors are 4-2 ATS in the last 6 games against teams from the Eastern Conference and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against teams from the Southeast Divison.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are struggling lately, which was expected from the Raptors after breaking down the roster, but not for the Hawks. Atlanta lost the last two games before the All-Star break, with the one against the Hornets being pretty tough. Going into the last two months of the regular season, the Hawks have their backs against the wall and will have to step up their game. Every game is of high importance for them, and they will have to pick up their game. The Hawks have won four of the last five games against Toronto. They are -6.5-point favorites and will be able to in and cover the spread.
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