Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Raptors

The Charlotte Hornets hit the hardwood against the Toronto Raptors in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We expect the Raptors to cover the -8.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing them at -110 to overcome the Hornets.

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Charlotte Hornets have been defeated in their previous nine road games. They recently suffered a 119-104 loss against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. LaMelo Ball poured in 34 points, with Tidjane Salaun contributing 13 and Kon Knueppel adding 13.

Toronto Raptors lost their last game, being beaten at home to LA Lakers 123-120 at Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram registered 20 points and Ja'Kobe Walter 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 118-111 (OT) triumph when facing the Raptors at Spectrum Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Raptors wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L

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2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 109.7 points, 42.5 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 6.3 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 42.9% from the field and 85.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.1 points and 43.8 rebounds per contest.

Miles Bridges is averaging 19.2 points, Moussa Diabate 8.3 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 3.5 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Raptors have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.3 points, 42.9 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 9.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 110.8 points and 41.5 rebounds.

Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.7 points, Scottie Barnes 8.3 rebounds and Immanuel Quickley 6.5 assists along with 2.9 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Raptors should secure a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward in this NBA showdown. Back our pick off -8.5 to cover the line at -110.

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Key Hornets vs Raptors stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games.

Raptors -8.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 106 - 117 Raptors

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Raptors to achieve a 117-106 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Toronto Raptors are regarded as having a 76% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -323. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Charlotte Hornets.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 230.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 230.5, then the odds are -106.

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Moneyline

Hornets

+260

Raptors

-323

Point Spread

Hornets +8.5

-110

Raptors -8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 230.5

-106

Over 230.5

-114

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The Raptors have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 118.30 points per matchup and conceding 110.50.

The Hornets have been beaten nine straight times on the road. They are 1-9 in their last 10 road games, averaging 115.30 points scored and 123.10 points allowed.

The Raptors earned a 110-108 win against the Hornets in the teams’ last meeting at Scotiabank Arena. In their last 10 head-to-head matchups at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors have taken nine wins compared to one for the Hornets.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O230.5	U230.5
Toronto Raptors Home Stats		8-2	228.80	118.30	110.50	4	6
Charlotte Hornets Away Stats		1-9	238.40	115.30	123.10	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
• U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Toronto Raptors Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 238.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.70 pts and allowed 118.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.30 pts and allowed 123.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.30 pts and allowed 110.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 110.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (31%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (85.07%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 16.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (83.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (76.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 30.30
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (77.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 10.20, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 30.30
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W
76ers	12	9	0.571	117.4	117	0.4	7-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	2W
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	8	13	0.381	118.7	124.6	-5.9	6-6	2-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	2W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
76ers	12	9	0.571	117.4	117	0.4	7-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	2W
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	8	13	0.381	118.7	124.6	-5.9	6-6	2-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	2W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	21	1	0.955	122.3	107	15.3	10-0	11-1	4-1	17-1	10-0	13W
Pistons	17	5	0.773	118.3	113.2	5.1	9-2	8-3	4-3	13-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	16	5	0.762	119.2	116	3.2	7-3	9-2	2-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Rockets	14	5	0.737	121.7	110.3	11.4	6-2	8-3	2-1	7-4	8-2	1W
Nuggets	15	6	0.714	125.1	116	9.1	6-4	9-2	2-1	12-5	6-4	1W
Spurs	15	6	0.714	119	113.8	5.2	9-2	6-4	6-0	9-6	7-3	2W
Knicks	14	7	0.667	120.2	113	7.2	11-1	3-6	4-1	11-7	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	8	0.652	117.8	113.6	4.2	8-3	7-5	3-2	13-4	7-3	1L
Heat	14	8	0.636	123.6	118.4	5.2	10-2	4-6	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	13	8	0.619	120.6	115.4	5.2	7-3	6-5	3-3	8-7	6-4	3W
Celtics	13	9	0.591	116.7	110.7	6	7-4	6-5	3-4	10-6	8-2	3W
Magic	13	9	0.591	119.2	114.3	4.9	8-4	5-5	3-2	10-7	7-3	1L
Suns	13	9	0.591	117	113.7	3.3	8-4	5-5	5-2	12-8	6-4	1W
76ers	12	9	0.571	117.4	117	0.4	7-6	5-3	5-2	10-9	5-5	2W
Hawks	13	10	0.565	116.8	115.7	1.1	4-5	9-5	3-1	7-7	5-5	2L
Cavaliers	13	10	0.565	119.1	116	3.1	8-5	5-5	6-0	11-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	11	12	0.478	113.7	113.4	0.3	7-3	4-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2L
Bucks	10	13	0.435	115.8	117.8	-2	7-6	3-7	3-3	8-9	2-8	1W
Bulls	9	12	0.429	119.1	122.7	-3.6	6-3	3-9	1-4	6-9	3-7	5L
Grizzlies	9	13	0.409	113.6	117	-3.4	4-6	5-7	4-3	8-7	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	9	13	0.409	118.4	120.6	-2.2	3-6	6-7	3-3	7-9	3-7	1W
Jazz	8	13	0.381	118.7	124.6	-5.9	6-6	2-7	0-4	4-10	4-6	2W
Mavericks	8	15	0.348	111.4	115.7	-4.3	5-9	3-6	1-5	4-10	5-5	3W
Hornets	6	16	0.273	114.7	119.9	-5.2	5-6	1-10	1-4	5-11	2-8	2L
Clippers	6	16	0.273	112.5	117.5	-5	3-7	3-9	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Nets	5	17	0.227	109	118	-9	1-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Kings	5	17	0.227	111	122.8	-11.8	3-7	2-10	1-3	4-15	2-8	4L
Pacers	4	18	0.182	110.6	120.1	-9.5	4-8	0-10	1-5	3-9	3-7	2L
Wizards	3	18	0.143	112.2	128.1	-15.9	2-7	1-11	1-2	2-14	2-8	2L
Pelicans	3	19	0.136	112.6	123.3	-10.7	2-10	1-9	1-5	1-17	1-9	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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