| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | Toronto Raptors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-19 | 20-15 |
| Spread | +3.5 -115 | -3.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-105) | Under 236.5 (-115) |
| Where | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks look to be moving on from their ugly seven-game losing streak as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Knicks in a surprising 111-99 road win last night. Onyeka Okongwu led the team with 23 points on nine of 16 shooting, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 23 points on nine of 20 shooting while Jalen Johnson racked up a triple-double of 18 points with 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
As a team, the Hawks shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line. They set the tone with their defense by limiting the Knicks to just 17 points in the second quarter, before the Hawks exploded for 34 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 26 points.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in decent form as they’ve won five of their last nine games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back here after falling just short to the Nuggets in a 106-103 loss on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 30 points on 11 of 21 shooting, Immanuel Quickley added 22 points while Scottie Barnes racked up a triple-double of 20 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
As a team, the Raptors shot 37 percent from the field and 12 of 45 from the 3-point line, which aren’t impressive shooting figures. However, they played great defense to work their way back from a 13-point deficit to tie the scores late in the fourth quarter. Only to go cold when it mattered most, scoring just five points in the final 4:39 to allow the shorthanded Nuggets off the hook in the end.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last six road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have won eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Hawks following a home loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Raptors’ last seven games.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last eight games between the Hawks and Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last eight games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Hawks’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded 34 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson has recorded 6+ assists in 24 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (68.6%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (674) this season.
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.3).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Trae Young who is rumored to be on the trading block, while the Raptors are still playing without the injured Jakob Poeltl. The Hawks have really sprung to life with two impressive wins following a difficult stretch, and you can’t help but feel it has something to do with Young, who could be on his way out.
The Raptors have been flying under the radar lately, but they will be kicking themselves after missing a great chance to take down a depleted Nuggets team in their last outing. The Hawks are playing their second game of a back to back set, which isn’t ideal, but I think they can surprise the Raptors and come away with another upset win on the road.