The Toronto Raptors are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Charlotte Hornets have lost their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Rockets, Thunder, and Pelicans during this streak. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.3 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.2 points and 8.1 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Dennis Schroder is dishing 6.2 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Pistons, Rockets, Jazz, Knicks, Bulls, Thunder, Pacers, and Lakers. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 50.5 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 21.3 points and 7.2 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 13 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- Each of the Hornets’ last four night games against the Raptors following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the Raptors’ last eight games as road favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Toronto Raptors, but this has more to do with how bad the Hornets are more than anything else. The Charlotte Hornets are banged up as they’re still down Ball and Hayward and could be without Ntilikina and Martin. The Hornets also don’t play defense, and they’re 17-32 ATS on the season despite being underdogs on a nightly basis. Only the Hawks have covered fewer games this season than the Hornets. I have little to no use for the Hornets, but I don’t love the Raptors in the favorite role. Still, it’s Toronto or pass for me.