The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks will face off in the NBA on Wednesday night. Atlanta comes into this season with high expectations after making some huge changes to their roster. They will try to get started on the right foot against a Raptors team that will try to be competitive this year. Before tip-off in Atlanta, continue reading to get my Raptors vs Hawks prediction.
Our Raptors vs Hawks Pick
- Pick: Atlanta Hawks −5.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Toronto Raptors @ Atlanta Hawks
- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Raptors vs Hawks Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hawks −5.5 | Hawks −215, Raptors +180 | 236.5 points |
Key Storylines
- The Hawks finished last season at 40-42 and reached the Play-In Tournament. They had a busy off-season. Their notable acquisitions include Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kennard and Nickeil Alexander‑Walker. Those players have joined the existing core led by Trae Young and Jalen Johnson. The Hawks are expected to be healthier and deeper as they aim for something more than the Play-In this year.
- The Raptors ended last season at 30-52. Yet they improved after the All-Star break by going 22-21 in the final 43 games. Their core of Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl remains intact, and the return of Brandon Ingram should boost their offensive output.
- Neither team has any major injuries to worry about going into this game and that means we should see close to the best that these teams have to offer.
- Toronto struggled mightily on the road last season. They went 12-29 away from home and will try to avoid another slow start on the road in this game.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
These teams played three times last season and the Raptors won two of those games. Toronto has a slim advantage over the Hawks in their all-time meetings during the regular season, with the Raptors winning 55 times and the Hawks winning 54 times in their previous meetings.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Monitor |
|---|---|
| Trae Young | Over 10.5 assists |
| Scottie Barnes | Over 19.5 points |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | Over 1.5 Made Threes |
Raptors vs Hawks Model Projection
Score Projection: Atlanta Hawks 118 – Toronto Raptors 107
Win Probability: Atlanta Hawks 70%, Toronto Raptors 30%
Final Thoughts
The debut of the new-look Hawks will be one of the most interesting things to keep an eye on during Wednesday’s NBA action. The Hawks could run into some growing pains early in the year as they get on the same page. But I don’t think they will have any of those problems in this contest. I’ll lay the points with Atlanta at home as they should begin their season with a win over a Raptors team that is lacking depth in their second unit.
