Hornets vs. Raptors prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Feb. 25 best bets from model on 69-41 run

The Charlotte Hornets host the Toronto Raptors on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Charlotte is 29-31 overall and 14-14 at home, while Toronto is 16-12 on the road this season and 32-25 overall. OG Anunoby is out for Toronto, but Fred VanVleet is questionable. Gordon Hayward is injured for Charlotte, and Jalen McDaniels is doubtful. Caesars Sportsbook lists Toronto as a two-point road favorite.

Hornets vs. Raptors is a 2018 NBA game. The money line is -135, the over-under is 225. Toronto is 22-13 against the spread in conference games. Hornets are 22 -14 against-the-spread in their last 22 conference matches.

Hornets vs. Raptors is a 2022 NBA game. The Raptors are 22-13 against the spread in conference games. Hornets are better against spreads than against all other teams.

The Raptors are above-average on both ends of the floor. Charlotte's defense is poor. Toronto is elite on the offensive glass and creates havoc on defense. The Raptors commit only 12.8 turnovers per game. The Hornets are No. 27 in the NBA in two-point shooting and defensive efficiency.

Charlotte's offense is above-average in efficiency and elite in several categories. The Hornets are making 35.6 percent of 3-pointers and making 13.7 per game. Charlotte takes care of the ball, committing a turnover on only 13 percent.

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the point total and one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations.