Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Parlay 11/23/2019

Game: Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019

Location: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA

TV: Fox Sports Southeast - Atlanta

Odds/Point Spread: Toronto -6

Total/Over-Under: 224.5

Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors (10-4, 2nd in the Atlantic Division) head to State Farm Arena on Saturday where they'll meet the Atlanta Hawks (4-10, 5th in the Southeast Division). Toronto opens this contest as 6 point favorites. The O/U has been set at 224.5.

The Raptors cover the spread 64.3% of the time, having gone 9-5-0 ATS. Atlanta is covering 42.9% of the time, going 6-8-0 against the spread.

Key Toronto Raptors Injuries

11/21/2019 Kyle Lowry PG Thumb Expected to be out until at least Dec 1
11/20/2019 Serge Ibaka PF Ankle Game Time Decision
11/20/2019 Shamorie Ponds PG Quadriceps Game Time Decision
11/18/2019 Stanley Johnson SF Groin Expected to be out until at least Dec 3
11/6/2019 Patrick McCaw SG Knee Expected to be out until at least Dec 14

Key Atlanta Hawks Injuries

11/21/2019 Cam Reddish SF Wrist Game Time Decision
11/21/2019 Chandler Parsons SF Knee Game Time Decision
11/21/2019 Evan Turner SG Achilles Game Time Decision
11/19/2019 Kevin Huerter SG Shoulder Expected to be out until at least Dec 17

Player Spotlight

Fred VanVleet averages 17.6 points per contest in 37.6 minutes per game this year. He averages 7.6 assists per game and 4.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 39% for the season while his free throw percentage is 90%. Pascal Siakam comes into this game averaging 25.1 points per contest while playing 36.7 minutes per night. He grabs 8.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 4.1 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 82%.

Player Spotlight

Jabari Parker averages 17.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 27.7 minutes per game. He also hauls in 6.1 rebounds per game and dishes 1.6 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is 70%. Trae Young scores 26.8 points per contest while playing 33.7 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.8 rebounds per contest and has 8.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 82%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Raptors allow 105.4 points per contest which is 8th in the NBA. They also surrender a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 1st and 7th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 48.9 rebounds a game which ranks 27th, and they allow 25.1 assists per game which puts them in 22nd place in the league. They force 15.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in the NBA. Toronto averages 113.3 points per contest, which is 10th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 7.9 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 8th. From 3-point territory they shoot 40%, which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 46.6 boards per contest and 25.6 assists per game, which ranks them 10th and 9th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 12th with 16.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hawks give up 116.9 points per game, which ranks them 26th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 20th and 17th in those defensive statistics. They rank 19th with 24.2 dimes allowed per game and 9th with 44.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Hawks are 23rd in the league in forcing turnovers with 16.8 per contest. Atlanta is 19th in the NBA with 107.6 points per contest this season. They are 16th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -9.3. They shoot 31% from beyond the arc, which is good for 29th in the league. They are 24th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.2 boards per contest and 20th in assists per game with 22.9. The Hawks are 2nd in turnovers per contest with 17.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Raptors are 8th in the NBA in offensive rating with 110.3, and their defensive rating of 102.7 is ranked 4th. In terms of pace they are 15th in the league with 101.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 4th. As a team they are 3rd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league. Toronto is 12th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 47%, which is 30th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Atlanta is 3rd in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 9th in the league. The Hawks are 28th in the NBA in offensive rating with 103.8, and their defensive rating of 112.8 is ranked 27th. In terms of pace they are 11th in the league with 102.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 22nd. As a team they are 23rd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Toronto -6 and over 224.5 total points

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