NBA Game Preview: Toronto Raptors (4-4) vs. Atlanta Hawks (4-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Competition: NBA Regular Season

Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Injury Report

Toronto Raptors:

Healthy: Scottie Barnes (23 PPG, 7 RPG, 6 APG), RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl

No major injuries reported

Atlanta Hawks:

Out: Trae Young (ankle, sidelined short-term)

Healthy: Jalen Johnson (20.6 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 5 APG), Kristaps Porzingis (17.7 PPG, 6 RPG), Zaccharie Risacher (rookie breakout, 21 points last game), Onyeka Okongwu

Key Player Matchups

Scottie Barnes vs. Jalen Johnson: Both versatile forwards are leading their teams in scoring and playmaking. Barnes’ all-around game vs. Johnson’s efficiency will be pivotal.

RJ Barrett vs. Zaccharie Risacher: Barrett’s veteran scoring against Risacher’s rookie energy could swing momentum.

Jakob Poeltl vs. Kristaps Porzingis: Poeltl’s rim protection vs. Porzingis’ perimeter shooting creates a clash of styles in the paint.

Recent Team Form

Toronto Raptors:

On a 3-game winning streak, including a 128-100 win over Milwaukee

Strength: Offense ranks 6th in NBA (120.5 PPG), 50.1% FG (4th), league-leading 30.5 assists per game

Weakness: Defense allows 118 PPG, turnover-prone (15 per game).

Atlanta Hawks:

Coming off a 127-112 win over Orlando without Trae Young

Strength: Balanced scoring, 48.6% FG, strong transition play.

Weakness: Half-court offense struggles without Young; perimeter defense inconsistent.

Series History

2024–25 Season: Teams split their four-game series.

Trend: Raptors have won 3 of last 5 meetings, but Hawks are 2-2 at home vs. Toronto in that span.

Betting Trends

Raptors are 3-0 ATS during current win streak.

Hawks are 2-2 ATS at home.

Both teams trend Over (Toronto 5 of 8 games; Atlanta 6 of 8 games).

Game Odds

Toronto Raptors               235.5

Atlanta Hawks                   – 1.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 6, 2025