Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/5
The NBA season is just getting started, and the Atlanta Hawks will visit the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. The game is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSS.
The Hawks come into this game with a 17-20 record. They are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Southeast Division. Meanwhile, the Raptors have a 21-15 record, placing them 4th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Both teams aim to start the season strong and gain momentum.
Hawks vs Raptors Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Betting Odds: Raptors -3.5 (-111), Hawks +3.5 (-110)
Atlanta Hawks Team Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have shown a mix of results in their recent games. They won against the New York Knicks with a score of 111-99 and the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 126-102 score. However, they faced a loss against the Toronto Raptors, 134-117. These results highlight their offensive capability but also their defensive challenges.
Jalen Johnson is a key player for the Hawks, averaging 24 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker also contributes with an average of 20.7 points per game. Dyson Daniels stands out with 11.7 points and 6.1 assists per game, showing strong performance in recent games.
The Hawks average 119 points per game, ranking 10th in the league, and are first in assists per game with 31.3. However, their defense is a concern, allowing 119.9 points per game, which is 25th in the league. Trae Young is out with a quad injury, and N’Faly Dante is out for the season with a knee injury, affecting their lineup.
Toronto Raptors Team Preview
The Toronto Raptors have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 134 points with a field goal percentage of 53.3%. In the game against the Denver Nuggets, they fell short by just 3 points, while against the Orlando Magic, they clinched a narrow win by 1 point.
The Raptors’ offense averages 114.4 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the league. They excel in assists with 29.3 per game, placing them 4th. However, their three-point shooting needs improvement, as they make only 11.8 threes per game, ranking 24th.
Defensively, the Raptors are solid, allowing 112.6 points per game, ranking 4th. They hold opponents to a 34.1% three-point shooting rate, which is 2nd best in the league. Despite this, they struggle with opponent free throws, allowing 20.1 made per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hawks are getting +3.5 points against the Raptors. The Hawks score 119.0 points per game, while the Raptors allow 112.6 points. The projected score is Raptors 116, Hawks 115, so taking the Hawks +3.5 is a good pick.
The over/under line is set at 237. The Hawks allow 119.9 points per game, and the Raptors score 114.4 points. The projected total is 231 points, making the under 237 a reasonable choice.