The Toronto Raptors (20-36) visit the Atlanta Hawks (24-31) Friday. Tip from State Farm Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Hawks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Hawks lead 2-1
Toronto snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 121-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. G Gary Trent Jr.'scored a game-high 25 points on 5-of-7 shooting from 3 while G Immanuel Quickley'added 24. F'Scottie Barnes'(18 points, 12 rebounds) had a double-double as the Raptors shot 48.8% from the field in the win.
The Hawks have lost back-to-back games after falling 122-99 to the Charlotte Hornets Feb. 14 and failing to cover as 7-point road favorites. F De’Andre Hunter'scored a team-high 21 points off the bench while F'Jalen Johnson'(19 points, 12 rebounds) and G Trae Young'(12 points, 12 assists) each had a double-double. The Hawks shot 40.4% from the field in the loss.