Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

The Toronto Raptors (38-39) and Charlotte Hornets (26-52) meet Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Raptors vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 4-point underdogs Friday in a 117-110 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers. G Scottie Barnes scored a game-high 29 points as Toronto's 3-game win streak ended.

The Hornets failed to cover as 11.5-point home underdogs Friday in a 121-91 loss vs. the Chicago Bulls. Charlotte played without its 3 leading scorers and lost for just the 2nd time in its last 6 games.

The Raptors lead the season series 2-0 straight up and against the spread with the Over hitting in both meetings. Toronto covered as a 7.5-point home favorite 124-114 as the Over (229.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Jan. 12.