The Atlanta Hawks have quietly emerged as one of the better storylines this NBA season. The largest source of optimism has been the emergence of Jalen Johnson.
The fourth-year forward has fully put it together this season and is posting career-highs in just about every statistical category. As a team, Atlanta sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with its 17-15 record. It enters tonight’s game on a three-game winning streak and will prepare to face off against the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors enter this game as 1.5-point favorites and hold -120 odds on the Moneyline. The Hawks hold +100 odds on the Moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook and the game total is set at 240.
Best Jalen Johnson Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Johnson’s props are listed at over/under 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 made three-pointers and 37.5 combined points, rebounds & assists.
Jalen Johnson Over 1.5 Made Three-Pointers (+135)
Through the opening 30 games he has played, Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. The Duke product is shooting 51.2% from the field and 33.6% from beyond the three-point arc this season. He is attempting a career-high 4.2 three-pointers per game, which comes out to an average of 1.4 made three-pointers per game.
Johnson has taken a significant leap this season and is proving to be one of the foundational pieces of the franchise. He continues to see his offensive role expand and sets the tone for this Atlanta team.
Looking at the matchup with the Raptors, this is a great chance for Johnson to continue asserting himself and expanding his perimeter range. The Raptors enter this matchup with a 7-24 record. They rank 26th in points allowed, 16th in opponent field-goal percentage and 20th in opponent three-point attempts.
So far this season, Johnson has made over 1.5 three-pointers in 13 games. He has looked increasingly confident on the offensive end. The Duke product is coming off scoring outputs of 28 and 30 points in the past two games and shot 2-of-3 from beyond the three-point arc last night.
Toronto struggles to defend the perimeter and there should be an uptick in perimeter chances for the Hawks forward. With him playing at a high level and facing a friendly matchup, look toward the +135 odds for him to connect on two or more three-pointers.
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