Atlanta at Toronto

The Toronto Raptors appeared to be heading in the right direction with some skilled players, and last year was supposed to be their breakout year. It just never materialized and again this season the start indicates an average team that has played average at 7-7. The Atlanta Hawks made some noise by giving the Celtics everything they could handle in the playoffs stretching them to seven games. One of the Hawks problems as a young, talented and up-and-coming team was winning on the road where they struggled to a 12-29 mark last season. They have made great strides this season as they are already 4-4 on the road. Toronto has had difficulties protecting the home court this season with a disappointing 3-4 mark. The Hawks are a very live dog here that is capable of winning this game straight up, and they get the call with the points.