Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions
Charlotte leads the season series 1-0.
On Saturday, the Hornets were blown out 135-82 at home by the Philadelphia 76ers, failing to cover as 12-point favorites. F Brandon Miller led the club with 14 points, while G Bryce McGowens contributed 12 and was the only other Charlotte player in double digits. F Miles Bridges finished with 9 points and 10 rebounds, falling one point short of a double-double. In the loss, Charlotte shot a terrible 36.3%.
On Friday, the Raptors were defeated 125-104 by the Atlanta Hawks, failing to cover as 1.5-point home favorites. F Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, with only three other players scoring in double figures. F Pascal Siakam and C Jakob Poeltl each had 15 points and 13 rebounds. In the loss, Toronto shot 51.9% from the field.
The Hornets upset the Raptors 119-116 on Dec. 8 to cover as 5.5-point home favorites.
Raptors vs. Hornets odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Raptors -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +11.5 (-115) | Raptors -11.5 (-105)
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
- F Gordon Hayward (stomach) questionable
- G Terry Rozier (thumb) probable
- F P.J. Washington (shoulder) questionable
- C Mark Williams (back) doubtful
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hornets VS. Raptors
In terms of offensive rating, the Raptors are 19th in the NBA, while the Hornets are 25th. Charlotte has gone under in three of its previous four games, including three of its last four on the road. In this matchup, expect a slow tempo of play between a Charlotte club that ranks 16th in the league in pace and a Toronto team that ranks 19th. Injuries and turnovers will be important factors in the Under hitting.