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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Raptors (1-3) and the Charlotte Hornets (1-2) meet Wednesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Raptors won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Raptors have been much more competitive in the past 3 games than they were in the 136-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opener Oct. 23. The Raps topped the Philadelphia 76ers 115-107 at home as a 5-point underdog on Oct. 25, and it suffered a narrow 127-125 loss in OT against the Denver Nuggets last time out Monday.

Toronto has cashed in each of the past 3 games, all as an underdog, while the Over has cashed in 3 of 4 outings to date.

The Hornets started out with a nice 110-105 win on the road against the Houston Rockets, but they’ve dropped the past 2 outings, while allowing 119.5 points per game. Charlotte is 2-1 against the spread (ATS), while cashing low in 2 of 3 games.

Raptors at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Hornets -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +6.5 (-110) | Hornets -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

F Scottie Barnes (eye) out
G Bruce Brown (knee) out
C Kelly Olynyk (back) out
G Immanuel Quickley (pelvic) doubtful

Hornets

G Josh Green (Achilles) questionable
G DaQuan Jeffries (hand) out
F Brandon Miller (glute) out
C Mark Williams (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 115, Raptors 111

Moneyline

The Hornets (-250) will set you back 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for a standalone bet, or even as part of a multi-leg parlay. This Charlotte team has been inconsistent in the early going, while the Raptors (+200) have been pretty scrappy lately.

PASS.

Against the spread

Side with the RAPTORS +6.5 (-110) catching more than 3 buckets in this road contest. Toronto has covered the past 3 games as an underdog, including an outright win over the Sixers.

The Hornets -6.5 (-110) haven’t been a favorite in 3 games this season, but last season Charlotte was just 1-5 ATS in 6 tries when favored.

Over/Under

OVER 222.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 games for the Raps, although the Under cashed in Toronto’s only road game to date.

For the Hornets, the Under is 2-1 in 3 games, including going low in the home opener against the Miami Heat on Saturday. However, the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 meetings in Charlotte.

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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (39-39) and Charlotte Hornets (26-53) meet Tuesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors lead this season’s series 3-0 straight up and against the spread, with the Over hitting in all 3 meetings.

Sunday was the most recent meeting between these teams and the Raptors covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites with a 128-108 win in Charlotte. F Pascal Siakam had 36 points as Toronto clinched a spot in the play-in tournament. G Svi Mykhailiuk finished with a career-high 26 points for the shorthanded Hornets, who have lost back-to-back games after winning 3 straight.

Toronto is tied with the Atlanta Hawks for the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference; Charlotte has been eliminated from making the postseason.

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Raptors at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Hornets +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -14.5 (-110) | Hornets +14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

F Precious Achiuwa (non-COVID illness) questionable
G O.G. Anunoby (ankle) questionable
G Gary Trent Jr. (back) questionable

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Gordon Hayward (thumb) out
G Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) out
G Terry Rozier (foot) out
G Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) questionable
F P.J. Washington (foot) out
C Mark Williams (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 115, Hornets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

Toronto (-1000) has won 4 of its last 5 games and should have no problem beating the shorthanded Hornets twice in 3 days. However, the Raptors are being slightly overvalued on the moneyline. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +14.5 (-110).

The Raptors are just 3-11 ATS this season as an away favorite and expecting them to go on the road and beat a team by more than 14 points twice in 3 days is a tough ask. While Toronto had an impressive win last time out and has played better at home recently, the Raptors are still mediocre on the road. Toronto is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 road games and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 on the road vs. teams with a losing home record.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 223.5 (-115).

The Under is 21-7 in Charlotte’s last 28 games and 11-5 in Toronto’s last 16 on the road vs. teams with a home winning percentage below .400. Look for Charlotte to bounce back defensively Tuesday since the Under is 4-0 in its last 4 after allowing more than 125 points and 6-1 in its last 7 after a loss by more than 10.

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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (38-39) and Charlotte Hornets (26-52) meet Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 4-point underdogs Friday in a 117-110 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers. G Scottie Barnes scored a game-high 29 points as Toronto’s 3-game win streak ended.

The Hornets failed to cover as 11.5-point home underdogs Friday in a 121-91 loss vs. the Chicago Bulls. Charlotte played without its 3 leading scorers and lost for just the 2nd time in its last 6 games.

The Raptors lead the season series 2-0 straight up and against the spread with the Over hitting in both meetings. Toronto covered as a 7.5-point home favorite 124-114 as the Over (229.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Jan. 12.

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Raptors at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Hornets +575 (bet $100 to win $575)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -13.5 (-105) | Hornets +13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

F Will Barton (ankle) probable
G Gary Trent Jr. (back) questionable

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Gordon Hayward (thumb) doubtful
G Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) questionable
G Terry Rozier (foot) out
G Dennis Smith Jr. (toe) questionable
F P.J. Washington (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 125, Hornets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

Toronto (-1000) has won 4 of the last 5 meetings vs. Charlotte and should have no problem beating the shorthanded Hornets, but the spread and total are being offered at much lower prices.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS -13.5 (-105).

Toronto is 9th in the Eastern Conference and has much more to play for right now. Not only are the Raptors sending out a more complete lineup, but they have also beaten the Hornets by double-digits in 4 of the last 5 meetings despite Charlotte being at full strength. Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games after failing to cover in its previous contest and will be motivated to bounce back after a tough loss at Philadelphia last time out.

Over/Under

BET OVER 223.5 (-115).

The Over is 4-1 in Toronto’s last 5 games and 11-4-1 in its last 16 vs. teams with a losing record.

The Over has gone 13-5-1 in the last 19 meetings between these teams and Charlotte’s backups should struggle to contain a motivated Raptors team coming off its 5th straight road loss.

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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (32-25) meet the Charlotte Hornets (29-31) Friday at Spectrum Center for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. Hornets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Toronto is 8-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the 10 games prior to the All-Star break. The Raptors are seventh in the East, 1 game behind the sixth-place Boston Celtics for a non-play-in seed.

Charlotte lost nine of 10 before the break (2-6-2 ATS) including three straight to the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat. The Hornets are ninth in the East, 1 game ahead of the 11-seed Washington Wizards with the Atlanta Hawks sandwiched in between.

The Raptors are 2-0 SU and ATS versus the Hornets this season and the total is 1-1 Over/Under (O/U).

Raptors at Hornets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:12 p.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Hornets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread: Raptors -2.5 (-115) | Hornets +2.5 (-107)
Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

PG Fred VanVleet (knee) questionable

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (ankle) out

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Raptors at Hornets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 118, Hornets 108

Money line

GIMME the RAPTORS (-145) for 1 unit because they owned the Hornets in their first two meetings this season and I don’t see that changing much Friday.

Where Toronto has a stranglehold over Charlotte is on the wing where Raptors forwards Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby have been dominant versus the Hornets this season.

Siakam is averaging 24.0 points on 65.9% true shooting (.594/.500/.700) with 10.0 rebounds, 10.0 assists and a plus-23 net rating in the first two Raptors-Hornets meetings, while Anunoby is scoring 22.0 on 50.0% shooting with 8.0 rebounds and a plus-18 net rating in those games.

Furthermore, Toronto has sunk 44.9% of its 3-point attempts versus Charlotte this season, has a plus-18 rebounding margin and has outscored the Hornets in six of their eight quarters in their first two meetings.

I’d BET the RAPTORS (-145) all the way up to -160 at which point, I’d just lay the points with Toronto.

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Against the spread

“LEAN” to the RAPTORS -2.5 (-115) only because I prefer their money line (ML) and would only bet Toronto’s spread if the ML goes north of -160.

The Raptors have covered five of their past six games as road favorites and the presumed sharp side of the market is betting Toronto.

For instance, more cash is on the Raptors but more bets have been placed on the Hornets at the time of writing, according to Pregame.com. Typically, in sports betting, it’s wise to follow the money when it’s opposite the public.

Over/Under

PASS because my prediction aligns too closely to the projected total so there’s no value on either side.

Toronto is 2-5 O/U as a road favorite and Charlotte is 7-8-1 O/U as a home underdog but the Over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 Raptors-Hornets meetings.

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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (28-23) visit the Queen City Monday to play the Charlotte Hornets (28-26). The tip-off at Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. Hornets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Toronto has won six of seven including five straight games (6-1 against the spread (ATS)) with the most recent being a 125-114 victory over the Hawks as a 2-point home favorite.

Charlotte is the loser of four in a row (1-3 ATS) to the Clippers (115-90 Jan. 30), at the Celtics (113-107 Wednesday), against the Cavaliers (102-101 Friday) and the Heat (104-86 Saturday).

The Raptors trampled the Hornets 125-113 in Toronto as 1-point home underdogs Jan. 25 without PG Fred VanVleet who was selected to his first All-Star team this past week.

Raptors at Hornets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Hornets +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread: Raptors -1.5 (-112) | Hornets +1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Raptors

None

Hornets

None

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Raptors at Hornets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 116, Hornets 106

Money line

BET the RAPTORS (-125) for 1 unit because they are trending in a much better direction than the Hornets and Toronto has a couple of edges it can exploit.

The Raptors have a plus-8.1 adjusted net rating (ranked sixth) and a plus-5.1 ATS margin (ranked sixth) over the last two weeks, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Whereas the Hornets have a minus-6.4 adjusted net rating (ranked 23rd) and minus-6.3 ATS margin (ranked 26th) in the last 14 days, per CTG.

Toronto also has two strength-on-weakness edges on the glass and in fastbreak efficiency. The Raptors are second in both offensive rebounding rate and second-chance points per game (PPG). While the Hornets are 23rd in defensive rebounding rate and allow the most second-chance PPG.

Charlotte is second in fastbreak PPG and Toronto is third. But, the Hornets allow the fourth-most fastbreak PPG and the Raptors give up the third-fewest.

BET the RAPTORS (-125) for 1 unit.

Against the spread

PASS.

I’m confident enough in the Raptors -1.5 (-112) that I’d prefer not to fuss with the points and just bet Toronto outright.

For what it’s worth, the Hornets are 9-3 ATS as home underdogs and the Raptors are 2-1 ATS as road favorites.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 224.5 (-112).

The Raptors are 0-3 O/U as road favorites with a minus-10.3 total margin and the Hornets have the worst offensive rating in the NBA during their current four-game losing skid.

However, Toronto’s offense has erupted in recent weeks as the Raptors are 6-2 O/U in their last eight games and the Over is 11-3-1 in the last 15 Raptors-Hornets meetings.

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Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (18-18) host the Toronto Raptors (17-20) Saturday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off will be shortly after 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Hornets odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Hornets and Raptors are sixth and eighth, respectively, in the Eastern Conference. Toronto’s vying for a spot in the conference’s postseason play-in tournament, while rising Charlotte is looking for a secured playoff berth. The Raptors won both head-to-head meetings in mid-January by scores of 111-108 and 116-113.

The Raptors took a 121-120 loss against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday. It was their third straight loss sandwiching the All-Star break. The Hornets topped the Detroit Pistons 105-102 Thursday.

Raptors at Hornets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Hornets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors +2.5 (-110) | Hornets -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Hornets: Key injuries

Raptors

SF OG Anunoby (health and safety protocols) out
SG Malachi Flynn (health and safety protocols) out
PF Pascal Siakam (health and safety protocols) out
SG Fred VanVleet (health and safety protocols) out

Hornets

None affecting the betting odds.

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Raptors at Hornets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hornets 121, Raptors 116

Money line (ML)

The HORNETS (-140) are the play to the hand undermanned Raptors a fourth straight loss. The return of Toronto head coach Nick Nurse helped them keep it closer than expected against Atlanta Thursday, but Charlotte has better depth and top-end talent.

Toronto is missing 48 and 47 points from each of its first two wins over Charlotte this season. Hornets rookie PG LaMelo Ball also wasn’t yet in the starting lineup for those contests. He’s averaging 19.8 points per game with 6.8 assists and 6.1 rebounds while starting each of Charlotte’s last 16 games.

The Raptors won’t have an answer defensively with top defenders Anunoby and Siakam still out of the lineup.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Raptors shot .459 from 3-point range in Thursday’s game against the Hawks and were able to keep it close. The Hornets are second-to-last in both 3-point attempts allowed and opponent 3-pointers made per game while ranking 23rd in opponent 3-point percentage; however, they’re seventh in the Association with a .384 percentage from behind the arc as a team.

Back the HORNETS -2.5 (-110) to win by at least 3 points, as they’ll be able to outscore the shorthanded Raps in a chuck-off.

Over/Under (O/U)

Following suit of the above, back the OVER 233.5 (-115) with both teams being willing to rely on 3-point shooting Saturday.

The Raptors have played to the Over in five straight games, including with a shortened bench in each of their last three games. The Hornets hit the Over in six straight games prior to the All-Star break and playing to the Under with the Pistons.

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