Hawks vs. Raptors Player Props & Predictions – Sunday, Jan 28

We look through some winning strategies and tips when picking out your NBA player props this coming season.
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Are you in need of Hawks vs. Raptors predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Raptors are on the road to face the Hawks on Sunday, Jan 28 at 6:00 ET. The current total is 242.5, and the Hawks are favored by 6.5. Keep reading to get our Hawks vs. Raptors player props and predictions.

Hawks vs. Raptors Odds

  • Spread: Hawks -6.5
  • Total 242.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Jan 28
  • Time: 6:00 ET
  • Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
  • TV: BSSE

Raptors Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
  • Across their three previous road games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 111 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.

Hawks Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
  • Across the Hawks last ten home games, the team averaged 116 points per game while allowing 125. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-8, while going 3-7 straight-up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.

Will the Toronto Defense Show Up on the Road?

Heading into their matchup with the Hawks, the Raptors have an overall record of 16-29 and are trying to end a four game losing skid. When playing away from home this season, the Raptors are 6-16 compared to a record of 10-13 at home.

In their last game against the Clippers, the Raptors offense put up 107 points. Shooting 45.8% from the field, the Raptors hit 6 three-pointers. Leading the way in scoring for the Raptors was Scottie Barnes with 23 points, while RJ Barrett added 22 points.

Heading into their matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, the Toronto Raptors are 17th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 116.6. On the road, Toronto’s defense has struggled a bit, giving up 121.1 points per contest, which is 22nd in the league.

So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average in 55.6% of their games against the Raptors. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Toronto is 23rd in the NBA at 48.7%.

Over their last five games, the Raptors’ defense has been solid from beyond the arc, holding opponents to just 29.7% shooting from three-point range. In terms of steals and blocked shots, Toronto is 17th and 20th in the NBA, respectively.

Can Atlanta Lock in a Home Win?

Coming into today’s game vs. the Raptors, the Hawks are 18-27 overall this season. On the road, they are 10-14 while going 8-13 at home.

In their last game vs. the Mavericks, the Hawks scored 143 points and shot 52.6% from the field. They also made 15 threes. Overall, the Hawks are shooting 46% from the field this season, which ranks 22nd in the country. In terms of three-pointers, they are 16th in percentage and 7th in made threes.

When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Hawks have struggled this season, allowing opponents to shoot 39% from beyond the arc. On average, opponents have made 13.7 three-pointers per game against Atlanta, which is 25th in the NBA.

Overall, the Hawks are giving up 123.3 points per game, which is 29th in the league. In their last five games, they have been even worse on defense, allowing 125.6 points per game.

Despite their struggles on defense, Atlanta has been able to force turnovers, ranking 7th in the NBA in steals per game.

Hawks vs. Raptors Player Props

A player prop we are looking at is Trae Young and his points prop of 25.5.

Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -110. Our model predicts that Trae Young will finish the game going 8/19 from the field and scoring 26 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -121.

  • The Prop: Trae Young Over 25.5 Points (-121)

Hawks vs. Raptors Predictions

When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Raptors vs. Hawks game, our recommendation is to take the Raptors at +6.5. Despite our model showing the Hawks winning 113-111, we like Raptors as our point-spread pick.

As for the over/under, the line is currently at 242.5, and our model projects the Raptors and Hawks to reach a combined total of 224 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

The Pick: Raptors +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook