Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Payton Shanks

Staff Writer

The Toronto Raptors (17-33) visit the Charlotte Hornets (10-39) Wednesday with tip-off from Spectrum Center set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Raptors vs. Hornetsodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Toronto was routed 138-100 by the New Orleans Pelicans Monday while failing to cover as a 10.5-point road underdog. Toronto has allowed opponents to score at least 135 points in each of its last 3 games. The Raptors have lost 3 consecutive games and are 1-8 in their last 9 games.

Charlotte lost 124-118 to the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, covering as a 13-point home underdog. F Miles Bridges dropped 41 points while rookie F Brandon Miller scored 33 points, but it still wasn't enough to push Charlotte past LA. Charlotte has lost 8 consecutive games and is 5-20 at home.

Raptors at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Hornets +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -6.5 (-110) | Hornets +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -112)

Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

F Jontay Porter (back) questionable
F Gary Trent Jr. (back) probable

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Gordon Hayward (calf) questionable
F Cody Martin (knee) questionable
G Frank Ntilikina (hip) questionable
C Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 118, Hornets 110

Moneyline

PASS.

Toronto (-275) should pick up the win, but the Raptors are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN RAPTORS -6.5 (-110).

The Raptors are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games and are a much better ATS team than the Hornets this season, being 24-26 while Charlotte is 17-32. Toronto has also covered the spread in 5 of its last 6 matchups vs. Charlotte.

This is only a lean because neither of these teams is very good, so there is a very real possibility that this becomes a close game. However, I do still like the Raptors to cover as they are healthier and a better team overall.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 225.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 3 consecutive games for Toronto and is 27-23 for the Raptors this year. For Charlotte, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 overall and is 26-23 on the season. The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings between these squads in Charlotte.

This bet does become slightly safer due to Brandon Miller's recent hot streak offensively, averaging 29.2 points per game in his last 5.

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