The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Hawks are 5.5-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Hawks -5.5), with the over/under set at 237 total points. The Hawks are -225 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Raptors are +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, October 22.
My Raptors vs Hawks Prediction
- Raptors vs Hawks pick: Under 237 (-110)
My Hawks vs. Raptors best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Hawks Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 237 -110o / -110u | +185 |
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 237 -110o / -110u | -225 |
Raptors vs Hawks NBA Preview
This number suggests that at least one of these teams is bad defensively, and both are pretty fast-paced.
Except that both teams have re-oriented themselves around defense.
The Raptors were the second-best defense after the All-Star break last season. The Hawks added Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kristaps Porzingis.
The Raptors are applying near-full-court pressure, which will slow down the Hawks from getting into their sets.
The Hawks have way better defensive personnel, which should limit Toronto.
This feels like a projection of last year’s team builds, not this year’s. So, I’ll take the under.
Pick: Under 237 (-110)
Raptors vs Hawks Prediction, Betting Analysis
RJ Barrett 2+ Three-Pointers Made
Barrrett averaged 3.4 3’s made per 36 minutes in preseason, and the Raptors are getting them up.
They’ll be more perimeter-oriented this season, and Brandon Ingram showed a willingness to pass to Barrett in the preseason.
Dyson Daniels likely guards Barrett, and while that’s bad for Barrett’s turnovers, Daniels often goes steal-hunting off-ball, allowing for spot-ups.
Pick: RJ Barrett 2+ Three-Pointers Made (-125)
Raptors vs Hawks Parlay Picks
- Raptors ML
- Trae Young Over 3.5 Turnovers
- RJ Barrett 2+ 3PM
- Under 237
Parlay Payout: +800
We're backing Toronto to win, thanks to their defense and Barrett's threes, as the Raptors’ ball pressure creates turnovers against Young.
Spread
I'm making no moves on the spread
Moneyline
I'm backing Toronto to win
Over/Under
I'll take the Under and both teams have improved their defense
Hawks vs Raptors Betting Trends
