Jan 3, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) controls the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) tries to defend during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
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Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 1/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

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MATCHUP Atlanta Hawks Toronto Raptors
Team Records 17-21 22-15
Where Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
When Monday, January 5, 2026
Time 07:30 PM EST
TV FanDuel SN SE

The Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors do battle once again at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday 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 have been in a real slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Raptors in a 134-117 road defeat on Saturday. Nickel Alexander-Walker led the team with 31 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Jalen Johnson added 30 points with seven rebounds and nine assists on 10 of 21 shooting, while Dyson Daniels chipped in with 20 points and 12 assists on nine of 13 shooting.

As a team, the Hawks shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to trail by just one point after three quarters. However, they let themselves down big time in the fourth quarter where they scored a season-low 11 points to allow the Raptors to pull away at the end. 

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have started to turn things around as they’ve won three of their past four games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Hawks on Saturday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 29 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks on 11 of 15 shooting, RJ Barrett added 29 points on 11 of 19 shooting while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks.

As a team, the Raptors shot 53 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start with 77 points in the first half to take the early lead. But they were starting to lose momentum in the third quarter, before they dominated the fourth quarter by 27-11 to make it look easy in the end. 

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

  • The Raptors have won each of their last 12 Monday night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Hawks have lost each of their last seven games at Scotiabank Arena against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
  • The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Hawks.
  • The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena against Raptors teams that held a winning record.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

  • The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
  • The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Hawks and Raptors.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Hawks’ last eight games.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a home win.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Raptors’ last 10 Monday night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Five of the Hawks’ last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Hawks are still missing Tare Young, and they have Luke Kennard listed as questionable, while the Raptors have ruled out Jakob Poeltl once again. The Hawks were starting to get on a roll with a couple nice wins before they got thashed by the Raptors on Saturday, but it’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row. So expect to see a fight back from the Hawks. The line has shortened for this meeting, so while I am expecting a much closer contest, I still have the Raptors maintaining their momentum with a win and cover here.

Peter Tran's Pick: Toronto -3.5

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