Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/22

The NBA regular season is set to begin with an exciting game between the Toronto Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks. Both teams are starting fresh with a 0-0 record. The game will take place at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and fans can catch the action on FDSS.

Toronto’s head coach, Darko Rajakovic, leads the Raptors into this season with confidence from a 4-2 preseason record. On the other side, the Hawks, under head coach Quin Snyder, finished their preseason with a 2-2 record. Both teams will aim to kick off their season with a win in front of a lively crowd.

Raptors vs Hawks Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks
• Venue: State Farm Arena
• Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Betting Odds: Raptors Spread -5.5 (-111), Hawks Spread +5.5 (-109), Raptors MoneyLine +180, Hawks MoneyLine -217, Over/Under 235.5

Toronto Raptors Team Preview

The Toronto Raptors are coming off a narrow win against the Brooklyn Nets, 119-114. Scottie Barnes led the charge with 31 points, supported by RJ Barrett’s 25 points. Immanuel Quickley also contributed with 18 points and 10 assists.

In their previous game, the Raptors faced a close loss to the Boston Celtics, 110-108. Brandon Ingram scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. RJ Barrett added 17 points, while Immanuel Quickley had 14 points and 6 assists.

The Raptors secured a tight win over the Washington Wizards, 113-112. Scottie Barnes had a solid performance with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley contributed 18 points, and Sandro Mamukelashvili added 8 points and 9 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a loss against the Houston Rockets. They scored 115 points but allowed 133. Zaccharie Risacher led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds.

In their previous game, the Hawks secured a narrow win over the Miami Heat. They won by just 1 point with a final score of 119-118. Jacob Toppin contributed 26 points and 9 rebounds in that game.

Earlier, the Hawks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 122-116. Jalen Johnson stood out with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis, who is now questionable due to illness, added 13 points in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Hawks are favored by 5.5 points against the Raptors. With no available stats for either team, it’s hard to gauge performance. However, the Hawks being the favorites suggests they might cover the spread. Taking Hawks -5.5 (-109) seems reasonable given the odds.

The total for the game is set at 235.5 points. Without team stats, predicting the total is tricky. However, given the high line, it might be safer to go with the under 235.5 (-110). This bet accounts for potential defensive plays from both sides.