The Charlotte Hornets and the Toronto Raptors collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Raptors vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been doing it tough as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat after getting shocked by the Thunder in a 109-96 loss on Saturday. Miles Bridges led the team in scoring with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists while Ryan Kalkbrenner, Collin Sexton and Moussa Diabate each scored 13 points. As a team, the Hornets shot just 39 percent from the field and 16 of 42 from the 3-point line as they showed no fear early on and fought well to trail by just three points at halftime. Before they got blown away in the third quarter to fall behind by as many as 22 points at one stage.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been on a tear as they’ve reeled off seven wins from their past eight games and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after routing the Pacers in a 129-111 road win on Saturday. Jakob Poeltl led the team with 22 points on eight of nine shooting, RJ Barrett added 22 points, six rebounds and four assists, Brandon Ingram tallied 19 points while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Raptors shot a healthy 55 percent from the field and seven of 30 from the 3-point line as they kept a lid on the Pacers early to take the lead into halftime. Before the Raptors poured in 39 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early with a 28-point lead.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 15 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have won each of their last nine home games against the Hornets.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Scotiabank Arena following a home loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The road team has won four of the Raptors’ last five games.
- The Raptors have lost six of their last 12 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the Raptors’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last six Monday games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded 12 games with 5+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- RJ Barrett ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (63) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (81.8%) this season.
- LaMelo Ball has recorded 7+ assists in 10 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (289) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (22.2) this season.
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.2%).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.3).
Raptors vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still banged up with Grant Williams, Brandon Miller and Josh Green all out, while the Raptors are keeping eyes on Jamison Battle and Ochai Agbaji who are both questionable. While the Hornets looked decent in their loss to the surging Thunder on Saturday, they still haven’t been able to build any momentum this season. Yes, the Hornets are expecting to have LaMelo Ball available, but I don’t think that will be enough to get past this red-hot Raptors team. The line is modest for this one, so I am sticking with the more consistent Raptors to stay hot with a fourth straight victory in this spot.