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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