Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Preview
At 7:00 ET, the 10-39 Charlotte Hornets (+218) will host the 17-33 Toronto Raptors (-272) in a game that can be seen on BSSE. The Raptors are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 225.5.
Both teams are struggling, as the Hornets have lost eight straight, while the Raptors have dropped three in a row. Tip-off will be at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Raptors and Hornets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Raptors have a record of 2-1. The Raptors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 222 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last three road games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Through their last three home contests, the Hornets offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Charlotte posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
In their last game against the Pelicans, the Raptors were 11-point underdogs and lost by a score of 138-100. The O/U line for that game was 232 points.
Today, the Raptors are favored by 6.5 points and have a 24-26 ATS record for the season. On the road, they are 14-13 ATS, and their O/U record is 27-22-1.
Toronto’s O/U streak is at three games, and 28 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 225.5. This season, their games have averaged 232 points.
The Raptors are 17-33 overall this season and are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 11-21 and 0-11 against Atlantic Division opponents.
As the favorite, the Raptors have gone 8-8 this season and are 7-9 ATS in those games. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 2.3 points per game as the favorite.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are averaging 114.3 points per game this season, which is 19th in the NBA. However, when playing on the road, they are scoring 116.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the league.
So far, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46% of their games, and they rank 12th in field goal percentage at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 15th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Toronto is 22nd in the league at 35%. Overall, they are 24th in three-point makes per game. In terms of free throws, the Raptors are 21st in makes and 17th in attempts.
The Raptors’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 117.8 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.0% while allowing 37.5% from downtown.
Charlotte’s record this season is 10-39, which has them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 4th place. The Hornets have lost eight straight games.
As the underdog, Charlotte is 8-37 this season and 16-27 against the spread. Today, they are 6.5-point underdogs and have gone 0-4 ATS as the underdog.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Lakers by a score of 124-118. They were 13.5-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.
This season, Charlotte has played in games with an average scoring total of 228.9 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5, and the Hornets have an over/under record of 26-23.
Against Western Conference teams, the Hornets are 3-16 this season compared to 7-23 against the East. Overall, Charlotte is 5-20 at home and 8-15 against the spread at home.
At home this season, the Hornets are averaging 108.2 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. Overall, they are 28th in scoring at 108.5 points per game. When it comes to pace, Charlotte is 20th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Hornets are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. From three-point range, they are hitting 36% of their shots, which is 20th in the league. In terms of free throws, Charlotte is last in the NBA in both attempts and makes.
So far this season, the Hornets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the league with 24.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Charlotte is 20th in the NBA.
For the season, Charlotte is sitting 25th in terms of points allowed per game (120.3). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.8% while allowing 39.2% from downtown.
The Raptors enter this game as 6.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 112-109.
Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Raptors on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+6.5)
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Questionable
- Frank Ntilikina – Hip – Questionable
- Cody Martin – Knee – Questionable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Gary Trent Jr. – Back – Probable
- Jontay Porter – Back – Questionable
