Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 10/23/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

Peter Tran

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Oct 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Toronto (0-0) vs Atlanta (0-0)

October 22, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Atlanta -5.5 — Over/Under: +235.5

The Toronto Raptors pay a visit to the Atlanta Hawks at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors never really had a chance to prove themselves last season after a string of injuries in preseason really messed up their chances of any continuity. Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickly and RJ Barrett all missing significant time, which opened the door for players like Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji to earn extended minutes throughout the season. The Raptors ended with just 30 wins for the season, which was only good enough for the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. However, there were some bright spots as they were above.500 for the second half of the season and improved drastically on the defensive end following the All-Star break.

RJ Barrett led the team in scoring with averages of 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, Scottie Barnes averaged 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game while Immanuel Quickley averaged 17.1 points and 5.8 assists per game. As a team, the Raptors scored 110.9 points per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from the 3-point line. However, we should expect those numbers to improve with the newly acquired Brandon Ingram back on the court for his new club this season.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks will be hoping to take the next step in their development after winning just 40 games last season to finish with the 8th seed before losing in the Play-In Tournament. The Hawks’ management were very busy in the offseason as they shipped away Clint Capela, Caris LeVert, Terance Mann, Larry Nance Jr and Georges Niang. They also acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, and Kristaps Porzingis to give Trae Young the best supporting cast he has had to date.

Trae Young led the team with averages of 24.2 points and 11.6 assists per game. Jalen Johnson was having a breakout season with averages of 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in the 36 games he played. Dyson Daniels averaged 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. As a team, the Hawks scored 118.2 points per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from the 3-point line. Overall, the Hawks look like they are set for a deep playoff run this season, especially with teams like the Pacers and the Celtics both weakened by significant injuries to key players, leaving the East wide open.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

The Hawks have won six of their last seven home openers.
The Raptors have lost four of their last five night games.
The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won each of their last six road games against Southeast Division opponents.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Raptors and Hawks.
The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Hawks’ last eight home openers against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Raptors’ last four games have gone OVER the total points line.