The Atlanta Hawks (17-20, 10th in Eastern Conference) face the Toronto Raptors (21-15, 4th in Eastern Conference) in an Eastern Conference matchup, marking their second meeting in three days after Toronto’s dominant 134-117 victory on January 3. The Hawks, struggling with injuries and inconsistency, seek revenge on the road, while the Raptors aim to extend their home winning streak and solidify their playoff positioning. This game could hinge on Toronto’s perimeter defense against Atlanta’s adjusted lineup without star point guard Trae Young, with rebounding and three-point shooting likely to play key roles.
Venue Location
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This 19,800-capacity venue has been the Raptors’ home since 1999, known for its vibrant atmosphere and modern facilities.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSSE) for Hawks fans, TSN for Raptors viewers, and available on NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
Injuries continue to plague the Hawks, while the Raptors enter relatively healthy, giving them a potential edge in depth and physicality.
Atlanta Hawks: Point guard Trae Young is out with a right quadriceps contusion, missing his fifth straight game and severely impacting Atlanta’s offense and playmaking. Forward N’Faly Dante is out with a right knee injury (torn meniscus or similar, potentially season-ending). Shooting guard Luke Kennard is questionable with back soreness, which could limit bench shooting if he sits. These absences force reliance on Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson for ball-handling and scoring.
Toronto Raptors: The Raptors have just one player on the injury report, with no major absences listed as of January 4. Center Jakob Poeltl was mentioned in prior previews but appears available, providing a boost in the paint. Overall, Toronto’s lineup is intact, allowing them to maintain their strong defensive identity.
Player Matchups
With Young sidelined, the matchups shift toward Atlanta’s wings and bigs against Toronto’s versatile core, emphasizing physicality in the paint and perimeter defense.
Dyson Daniels (Atlanta) vs. Immanuel Quickley (Toronto): Daniels steps into the starting point guard role, bringing defensive tenacity but limited scoring; he’ll face Quickley’s quickness and three-point shooting (averaging 6.3 assists). Quickley’s ability to exploit screens could create open looks if Daniels overcommits.
Jalen Johnson (Atlanta) vs. Scottie Barnes (Toronto): Johnson’s athleticism (24 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 8.5 APG recently) matches up against Barnes’ all-around game. This forward battle could decide rebounding, with both players excelling in transition.
Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta) vs. RJ Barrett (Toronto): Risacher, Atlanta’s rookie wing, brings defensive potential against Barrett’s scoring volume (29 PPG season-high recently). Barrett’s drives will test Risacher’s footwork.
Clint Capela (Atlanta) vs. Jakob Poeltl (Toronto): Capela’s rim protection and rebounding clash with Poeltl’s interior presence. If Poeltl dominates the glass, Toronto could control second-chance points.
These matchups favor Toronto’s depth, but Atlanta’s youth could spark fast breaks if they force turnovers.
Atlanta is 11-9 on the road, while Toronto boasts a strong 12-7 home record.
Recent Team Forms
Toronto enters with momentum, while Atlanta has been inconsistent but competitive on the road.
Atlanta Hawks: The Hawks are 4-6 in their last 10 games, showing flashes but struggling offensively without Young. They lost 117-134 to Toronto on January 3 and fell 114-121 to Orlando on January 2, highlighting defensive issues (allowing 120+ PPG in losses). Atlanta’s three-point shooting has been middling, but their road form (11-9) includes recent gritty wins; however, they’ve hit the under in 6 of their last 8 away games.
Toronto Raptors: The Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10, riding a hot streak with wins like 134-117 over Atlanta on January 3 (RJ Barrett’s 29 points) and 112-101 at Cleveland earlier. Their offense averages 110.8 PPG recently, bolstered by strong home play (12-7), but defense ranks mid-pack. Toronto’s games have gone over in 7 of their last 10, especially at home.
Series History
The Raptors hold a slight all-time edge at 57-54 over 111 regular-season games. In the last 10 meetings, Toronto is 6-4, including a 134-117 win on January 3 and victories in the first two games of the 2025-26 season (e.g., 139-121 on October 22). Recent games trend high-scoring, with overs hitting in 6 of the last 10 and an average total of 230+ points; seven were decided by double digits, favoring the home team.
Betting Trends
Atlanta Hawks Trends: 19-18 ATS overall, with a 20-17 O/U record. They’ve covered in 4 of their last 6 road games but are 2-8 ATS without Young this season. Hawks games trend under on the road (55% under the total), but overs have hit in 5 of their last 7 vs. Toronto.
Toronto Raptors Trends: 20-16 ATS, with overs in 18 of 36 games. They’re 3-2 ATS in their last 5 and 14-5 SU at home, but 4-6 ATS as favorites of -3 or less. Raptors have covered in 7 of their last 10 vs. Atlanta, with home overs in 8 of 19 (42.1%).
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks 233.5
Toronto Raptors – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 4, 2026
