The Atlanta Hawks (17-19) and Toronto Raptors (20-15) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Raptors are 3.5-point favorites over the Hawks on the spread (Raptors -3.5), with the over/under set at 235 total points. Toronto is a -150 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +125 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hawks vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 3.
Hawks vs Raptors Prediction, Picks
- Hawks vs Raptors pick: Over 235 (-110)
My Raptors vs Hawks best bet is on the Over at 235 total points, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Hawks vs Raptors Odds
| Hawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -115 | 235 -110o / -110u | +125 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -105 | 235 -110o / -110u | -150 |
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Our Bet Labs "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" system recommends going with the over on Saturday.
Five of the last seven matchups between the Hawks and Raptors finished with a total score of 235 points or more.
Atlanta is used to high-scoring games this season, ranking ninth in points scored per game (119.0) and 24th in points allowed per game (119.5).
The Hawks are third in pace in the NBA with 102.35, which also bodes well for the over on Saturday.
Hawks vs Raptors Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams system in NBA totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 235 (-110, bet365)
