NBA Best Bets: Raptors vs. Hawks Picks for December 29

Published 10:33 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024

The Toronto Raptors (7-24) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to stop a six-game home losing streak when they host the Atlanta Hawks (17-15) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET.

Want to make an informed wager on Sunday’s game? Discover the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the following article.

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Raptors vs. Hawks Game Info

  • When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
  • TV: TSN and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Raptors vs. Hawks Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

RJ Barrett Over 23.5 PTS

  • RJ Barrett’s 23.7 points per game average is 0.2 points more than Sunday’s over/under.
  • Barrett is 13-for-28 at hitting the over on his points prop total this season.
  • The Raptors are the NBA’s 13th-ranked scoring team (112.5 points per game), while the Hawks are 27th defensively in terms of points conceded per game (119.2).
  • Toronto is 3-7 when putting up more points than 119.2.

Bet on RJ Barrett Props with BetMGM

Trae Young Over 23.5 PTS

  • Sunday’s prop bet for Trae Young is 23.5 points, 1.9 more than his season average.
  • Young is 14-for-32 at hitting the over on his points prop this season.
  • The eighth-ranked scoring NBA team (117.3 points per game) is Atlanta, while Toronto ranks 26th in the league defensively (118.5 conceded per game).
  • Atlanta has put together an 11-6 record when it scores more than 118.5 points.

Bet on Trae Young Props with BetMGM

Pick ATS: Hawks (+ 1.5)

  • Toronto’s record against the spread is 20-11-0.
  • Atlanta is 14-18-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Raptors have no wins ATS (0-1) as a 1.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Hawks’ ATS record as 1.5-point underdogs or greater is 10-7.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Under (240.5)

  • In 11 of 31 games this season, the Raptors and their opponents have scored more than 240.5 points.
  • The Hawks and their opponents have combined to score more than 240.5 points in 11 of 32 games this season.
  • Toronto has had an average of 228.3 points in its games this season, 12.2 fewer than this matchup’s total.
  • The average over/under for Atlanta’s contests this season is 233.9, 6.6 fewer points than this game’s total.
  • The Hawks are the NBA’s sixth-highest scoring team this season compared to the 14th-ranked Raptors.
  • This game features the NBA’s 29th-ranked (Hawks) and 25th-ranked (Raptors) scoring defenses.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Hawks (-105)

  • The Raptors lost the only game they’ve played as the favorite this season.
  • The Hawks have come away with 10 wins in the 18 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Toronto has played as a favorite of -115 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • This year, Atlanta has won nine of 17 games when listed as at least -105 or better on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Raptors, based on the moneyline, is 53.5%.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

id: