Raptors vs Hornets Prediction 3/28/25 NBA Picks Today

The Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors meet on Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Hornets Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Magic and Heat, and they play the Pelicans, Jazz, and Pacers next. The Hornets are 4-15 since February 20.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Wizards and Nets, and they play the 76ers, Bulls, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors have won eight of their last 13 games and are six games out of a play-in spot.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.6 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Raptors have won each of their last seven home games against the Hornets.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a win.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
• The Raptors have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last four games.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Hornets.

Raptors vs Hornets Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, and Chris Boucher.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.

Raptors vs Hornets Prediction

The Hornets continue to lose and don’t cover enough numbers to make them worth a serious look most nights. The Raptors don’t have much to play for and probably shouldn’t be trying to win, but they’ve won eight of their last 13 games and play with a competitive spirit most nights.

The Hornets have just seven road wins this season, while the Raptors have seen 16 of their 26 wins come at home. I like the Raptors better in the underdog role, but they’re 44-28-1 ATS on the season regardless. The Raptors are tied with the Cavaliers for the second-best cover team in the NBA. I’m not stepping in front of that for the Hornets. Give me the Raptors in a comfortable home win.