Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Wednesday, 10/22/25

After a rather disappointing campaign last year, the Raptors are looking to turn a new page as they head to Atlanta for a date with the Hawks. No major changes were made in the offseason, but that was hardly surprising given the moves Toronto made mid-season last year. Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the team offensively, while the trio of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley gets better after another year of playing together. The Raptors have generally had good luck in games at Atlanta, covering the spread in their last 5 visits. They are also 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings overall.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kennard were Atlanta’s key additions during the offseason, as they look to surround Trae Young with some talent. Expectations are high for the Hawks this season, even the oddsmakers are projecting them to win around 46.5 games which would be their highest win total since the 2015-16 season. I am not the one to jump on the bandwagon that easily. The defense was a major problem last year, Atlanta ranked just 19th in efficiency on that end. As good as Trae Young is on offense, he still remains a liability on the other end and I just don’t see how the Hawks compensate for that.

I like the direction in which the Raptors are headed. They have nothing to lose here. Brandon Ingram has a pair of 30+ point games in his last four against Atlanta, I can definitely see the Raptors keeping this one close. Back the road team to cover.

Raptors +6 is available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.