Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
The Hornets and Raptors are set to face off at 7:30 ET on TSN. The Raptors will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Raptors as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 226.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Raptors – Charlotte Hornets odds
Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Charlotte and Toronto, the Raptors hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 12 points.
- Through their last five road games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Across their three previous home games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Raptors have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
In their 24 games, the Hornets have gone 7-17 overall and are looking to improve their record against the Raptors. When facing Eastern Conference opponents, the Hornets have gone 7-13 compared to 0-4 against non-conference teams.
Charlotte comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-14 so far this season. In their last two road games, Charlotte has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 4-6 on the road as opposed to 5-8 at home.
The over/under record for this season for the Hornets is 14-10-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 226.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 229.
Against the 76ers, the Hornets had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 111.5 points per game. They scored 82 points and posted a field goal percentage of 36.3% in the game. Leading the team in scoring is LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 24.7 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Terry Rozier also maintains a PPG average of 23.1 heading into game.
Coming into the game, the Hornets’ defense is giving up an average of 121.0 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 75.0% of their games.
In their previous game, the Hornets’ defense struggled against the 76ers, giving up 135 points on a field goal percentage of 60%.
Looking to add to their 10-15 record, the Raptors are hoping for a win against the Hornets. As of now, they are 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Atlantic division.
Toronto has an overall ATS record of 12-13 as they come into today’s game. On the road, the Raptors have an ATS record of 5-6, as opposed to a 7-7 record against the spread when playing at home.
For this season, the Raptors has an over/under record of 13-12-0. The average over/under line in their games is 223.4 and they have a 3.9 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
In their most recent game, the Raptors’ offense concluded with only 104 points against the Hawks. Throughout the game, they made 10/31 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 51.9%. Scottie Barnes led the scoring for the Raptors, contributing 23 points. Additionally, Jakob Poeltl chipped in with 15 points.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 114.8 points per game.
Toronto struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Hawks, giving up 3. For the game, Atlanta scored 125 points in the game.
With the Raptors being favored by 11, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 107-102 in favor of the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Raptors on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+11)
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Gordon Hayward – Illness – Questionable
- Terry Rozier – Thumb – Probable
- Frank Ntilikina – Left Tibia – Out
- P.J. Washington – Shoulder – Questionable
- Cody Martin – Knee – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Doubtful
