Toronto has struggled to find its footing all season. When it comes to Hornets vs Raptors betting, you can see that Toronto may be starting to stem the tide over the past few games. The Toronto Raptors have collected back-to-back wins on their six-game homestand and are looking for a second consecutive win against the Charlotte Hornets.
Many people looking at the Charlotte Hornets standings would likely be surprised by how far they’ve fallen since last season. Early-season injury issues knocked Charlotte down the latter. The Hornets have spent the rest of their NBA schedule trying to climb back up.
Recent Scores
Charlotte lost to Toronto last Tuesday, 120-132, to fall to 11-31 on the season. The Raptors’ last game was the win over Charlotte, and their record improved to 18-23.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Odds
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Information
CHA Hornets vs TOR Raptors
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena. Toronto, ON.
Date: Thursday, 12th January. 6:30 PM.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Analysis
Charlotte Can’t Seem to Catch a Break
Things haven’t been pretty for the Hornets this season. Anyone looking at Hornets vs Raptors betting will see that Charlotte doesn’t do well.
NBA team stats show the Hornets shoot 44.8 percent from the field, which ranks 28th in the league. Charlotte only shoots 32.7 from the 3-point line.
Hornets point guard Lamelo Ball has been effective despite being limited to 18 games by injuries. He averages 23.1 points, 8.6 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game. NBA player stats show that Ball made four 3-pointers and scored 24 points in Charlotte’s loss to Toronto last week.
The Hornets are 18-21-3 against the spread this season. The total has gone over in 21 of their 41 games. Charlotte is 6-17 on the road this season.
Toronto Needs to Continue Forward Momentum
The Raptors have still been effective at limiting teams on defense. Hornets vs Raptors betting options show Toronto is ninth in the league in scoring defense, limiting opponents to 111.4 points per game. Looking at the Toronto Raptors schedule will show that they are still having issues on defense.
Toronto allows opponents to shoot 48.7 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from the 3-point line, which are in the bottom third in the league. The offense has been a struggle as well for the Raptors. Toronto shoots 44.8 percent from the field and 33 percent from the 3-point line.
Pascal Siakam leads the team by averaging 25.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet has been playing well as of late. In his last ten games, VanVleet is averaging 17.2 points per game.
Toronto is 20-21 against the spread. The Raptors have seen the total has gone over in 22 of 41 games.
Updates
Toronto will be missing Otto Porter Jr., who is out for the season with a foot injury. Charlotte’s Kelly Oubre Jr. is out for the season with a hand injury. The Hornets will also be missing Gordon Hayward, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
NBA odds have Toronto as a 7.5-point favorite. The Raptors are a -295 favorite on the Moneyline, while Charlotte is +240. The over/under is set at 232 points.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
When it comes to NBA matchups, the one between Charlotte and Toronto is super appealing to bettors. Neither team seems like a serious challenger to make waves in the NBA this season despite having a number of talented players. The last game between the two teams was a shootout.
NBA expert picks will likely favor this game falling along the same lines. Toronto and Charlotte like to push the pace if they can. The problem for both teams is that, too often, they are unable to shoot efficiently.
This is a game the Raptors need badly if they are going to make a serious push at the play-in round of qualifying in the top six of the Eastern Conference.
Toronto will win this one and cover the spread as the Raptors and Hornets push the ball over the total.
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