In the wake of a forgettable loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the Toronto Raptors will need to wipe the slate clean and start fresh Thursday when they take on the Hornets in Charlotte. Despite the loss, the Raps have played well even without injured key players Jonas Valanciunas and DeMarre Carroll, winning eight of 12 games since the big Lithuanian went down with a hand injury.
- The Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings with the Hornets in Charlotte.
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Raptors last 5 games overall.
- The Hornets are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs the Atlantic Division.
The Hornets are no slouch, however. Playing in its second game of a back to back stint, Charlotte features four guards averaging in double figures scoring led by Nicolas Batum and Kemba Walker. The Hornets have dropped two straight to the Magic and Celtics after claiming four in a row.
When the Raps and Hornets get together at Time Warner Cable Arena, tight games tend to follow. Of the last seven meetings between the clubs in North Carolina, six have been decided by six points or less.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Toronto Raptors listed as 0-point earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 197 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 100-96 victory for the Hornets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Charlotte battles the Toronto Raptors, currently with a 16-10 mark (15-10-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 11-12-1 for the Charlotte Hornets and 10-16 for the Toronto Raptors. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs Toronto injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 4 (Charlotte Hornets) and the No. 10 (Raptors) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Charlotte's No. 17-rated NBA squad against Toronto's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Charlotte rates No. 3 in the league with 10.17 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 22 with 7.77 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto got 20 points from DeMar DeRozan but lost anyway 106-90 against the Pacers on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Charlotte got 16 points from Jeremy Lamb but lost anyway 113-98 against the Magic on Wednesday at Amway Center.
- Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
- Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
- Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Charlotte is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
- Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Charlotte is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Miami, Friday, December 18th
Charlotte at Washington, Saturday, December 19th
