Charlotte Hornets (19-60) vs. Toronto Raptors (29-50)
April 9, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -7.5; Over/Under: 215.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors meet on Wednesday 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 Bulls and Grizzlies, and they play the Celtics next. The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.7 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.8 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 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Pistons, beat the Nets, and they play the Mavs and Spurs next. The Raptors have won five of their last eight games and will play at home for the last time this season.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 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 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have won each of their last eight home games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Raptors have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won four of the Raptors’ last five games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Raptors vs Hornets Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Gradey Dick. Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes are questionable.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.
Raptors vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets have been getting drilled defensively during this losing streak, and they’re 1-9 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I doubt things improve on the end of a back-to-back. The Raptors have had no reason to win games for a while, but they continue to compete, win, and cover numbers. The Raptors are 47-31-1 ATS on the season, which makes them the second-best cover team in the NBA, behind only the Thunder. With the rest advantage, I’ll keep backing the Raptors, as they’re a team that doesn’t know how to tank very well, but they cash tickets as well as any team in the NBA.
