The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors collide on Saturday night in an Eastern Conference tilt.
The pregame narrative: Atlanta just snapped a seven-game losing streak, and now faces a Toronto squad that’s won back-to-back games. The Raptors haven’t been able to string together a three-plus game winning streak since late November, making tonight a prime opportunity to heat back up.
Check out my Hawks vs. Raptors prop bets for Jan. 3, featuring a prediction for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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Hawks vs. Raptors prop bet
Best Bet: Alexander-Walker under 20.5 points (-106)
I’m backing a Canadian and fading another in my prop picks.
Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.4 points per game, putting this number within reach, but there are several reasons to fade him on Saturday.
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Firstly, his scoring is sporadic. Alexander-Walker has topped this total in four of his last seven games, but he’s had 11 points or fewer in two of those misses.
Secondly, this is a very tough matchup for opposing shooting guards like Alexander-Walker. The Raptors are very stingy against the position, ceding the fourth-fewest points to opposing SGs (20.61).
I’m betting on Alexander-Walker having an underwhelming effort in this spot.
Hawks vs. Raptors prop bets made at 10:39 a.m. ET on Jan. 3, 2026.
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Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.