Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Charlotte Hornets (6-13) welcome the Toronto Raptors (9-12) to Spectrum Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Raptors vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Toronto won 4-0 last season

The Hornets lost to the Chicago Bulls 111-100 Wednesday, failing to cover as 5.5-point road underdogs. They are 1-5 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6 games and 7-12 ATS on the season. They are 1-4 ATS over their last 5 at home. Charlotte is led by G LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 24.7 points per game and will be out Friday with an ankle injury.

The Raptors lost to the Miami Heat 112-103 Wednesday, failing to cover as 3.5-point home favorites. Toronto is 11-10 ATS on the season yet just 1-3 over its last 4. It is 4-3 ATS over its last 7 road games. The Raptors are led by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 20.5 points per game. Six Toronto players average double figures.

Raptors at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Hornets +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -5.5 (-110) | Hornets +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Hornets key injuries

Raptors

None

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
C Mark Williams (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 116, Hornets 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hornets will be without their best scoring option and have lost 4 of their last 5. They aren't worth a play despite being a home underdog. The Raptors (-210) are too expensive here, so avoid a moneyline play.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS -5.5 (-110).

Charlotte just hasn't covered well at home this season. It is 3-7 ATS, while Toronto is at least .500 on the road at 4-4-1 ATS.

The Raptors will have far more depth in this game with the Hornets' starting point guard out and should have the defensive length to slow down F Miles Bridges, who recently rejoined the Hornets.

Charlotte could also be without its starting center. It has lost 8 of its last 11, with all those losses coming by 5 points or more. That said, take RAPTORS -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 223.5 (-110).

The Hornets have more scoring options than just Ball and have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 games, scoring 117 or more in their 2 games prior to their battle in Chicago Wednesday. They are 12-7 O/U on the season.

The Raptors are 10-11 O/U this season but have gone Over in 5 of their last 9. They have allowed 110 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games. While their offense has struggled, the Hornets sit last in defensive rating and should give way to an explosive night from Toronto.

Back OVER 223.5 (-110).

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