If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Hornets vs. Raptors, look no further. The Raptors are hitting the road to challenge the Hornets on Wednesday, Feb 7 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total is 225.5, with Raptors being favored by 7. Check out our Hornets vs. Raptors player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Raptors -7
- Total 225.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 7
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Toronto has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 128. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Raptors have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Toronto posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Charlotte posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
Will Toronto Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Heading into their matchup against the Hornets, the Raptors have a 17-33 record and are looking to snap their three-game losing skid. In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are in 12th place and are 5th in the Atlantic division.
In their most recent game against the Pelicans, the Raptors struggled to score, falling short of their season average of 114.3 PPG. They finished with 100 points and shot 47.6% from the field. Scottie Barnes is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 20.2 PPG, while RJ Barrett is right behind him at 19.2 PPG.
When it comes to points allowed, the Raptors are giving up 117.8 points per game, which is 19th in the league. On the road, Toronto’s defense has struggled, allowing 122.4 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 58.0% of the time vs. the Raptors.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Toronto is giving up 37.5% from beyond the arc, which is 18th in the league. In terms of three-point attempts allowed, the Raptors are 15th in the NBA at 35.0 per game.
Overall, Toronto is 23rd in field goal percentage allowed at 48.9%. In their last five games, the Raptors’ defense has given up 50.9% shooting from the field.
Taking a Look at the Hornets Chances at Home
Coming into today’s game against the Raptors, the Hornets have a 10-39 record this season. When playing on the road, the Hornets are 5-19 compared to 5-20 at home.
The Hornets scored 118 points in their most recent game against the Lakers. In total, they shot 49% from the field and hit 13 three-pointers. Miles Bridges was the leading scorer for the Hornets in their latest game, finishing with 41 points. Brandon Miller also chipped in 33 points for the Hornets.
The Charlotte Hornets have struggled on the defensive end this season, allowing 120.3 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. They have been slightly better at home, giving up 119.4 points per game, which is 24th in the league.
Opponents have had success from the field against the Hornets, shooting 50.6% overall, which is 30th in the NBA. They have also struggled to defend inside the arc, allowing opponents to shoot 57.8% on two-point attempts, which is 28th in the league.
In terms of three-point defense, Charlotte has given up 13.6 made threes per game, which is 25th in the NBA. However, they have done a good job of limiting three-point attempts, ranking 11th in the league in fewest attempts allowed.
Hornets vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is RJ Barrett and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Based on our projections, RJ Barrett is expected to go 7/16 from the field, resulting in 21 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -110.
- The Prop: RJ Barrett Over 20.5 Points (-110)
Hornets vs. Raptors Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Raptors vs. Hornets game, our recommendation is to take the Hornets at +7. Despite our model showing the Raptors winning 112-109, we like Hornets as our point-spread pick.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Hornets +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook