Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Charlotte Hornets will travel to Toronto, ON to take on the Toronto Raptors. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM EST inside the Scotiabank Arena. This will be the first time that these two teams will match up this regular season. Charlotte lost to the Indiana Pacers, 116-111. Toronto won against the Portland Trail Blazers, 117-105.

Charlotte Hornets are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 17.5 games behind Boston Celtics. Terry Rozier is scoring 20.6 points per game on 39.9% shooting from the floor. Charlotte has an adjusted offensive rating of 109. 5, which is the third-lowest offensive in NBA. The Hornets have an average defensive rating 115.1, the 25th-highest in league. Their perimeter defense is their best asset. Toronto Raptors are the best in their league, with a defensive score of 118. 1 points.

The Toronto Raptors are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, 11 games back from the Boston Celtics. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games played and score 111.2 points per game. Pascal Siakam is scoring 25.7 points on 47% shooting from floor. The Raptors have an adjusted offensive rating of 113.4 and a defensive rating 113, which is the 14th lowest in NBA. Charlotte Hornets are averaging 42.5 boards per contest, the 22nd most in league. Otto Porter Jr. is out for the game with a toe injury.

Charlotte Hornets are 3-7 in their last 10 games. Toronto Raptors are 12-10 at home this season. Charlotte is surrendering the third most points per game and the 23rd-highest shooting percentage from the field. Toronto has the 14th lowest adjusted defensive rating and they surrender the eighth least amount of points.

Charlotte Hornets are underdogs against Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have the 25th lowest adjusted pace rating and they are allowing the eighth least amount of points per game. Charlotte Hornets have second-lowest team shooting percentage and the lowest three-point shooting Percentage. Toronto are scoring the 26th most points and have 28th-highest team shot percentage.

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