Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds (Charlotte Thrives a Home Underdog)
By Peter Dewey
Two teams on the opposite sides of streaks will face off in Charlotte on Monday night.
The Toronto Raptors have won five straight games heading into tonight’s game, while the Charlotte Hornets have lost four straight and have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Does Charlotte turn things around on its home floor?
Let’s get into the odds via WynnBET:
Raptors vs. Hornets Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Raptors -2.5 (-110)
- Hornets +2.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Raptors: -140
- Hornets: +115
Total:
- 225.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction and Pick
The Hornets are a young team, so it’s no secret that they have been better at home this season.
Here’s a look at some of Charlotte’s against the spread numbers this season:
- Overall: 31-23
- At Home: 15-9
- Home Underdog: 9-3
- Home Favorite: 6-6
This is just the fourth game this season that the Raptors are favored on the road, and they’ve gone 2-1 against the spread so far this season in those games.
The Hornets have slipped offensively, falling to 10th in the league in offensive rating, and with their defense still ranking 24th, it has contributed to a 4-6 stretch over their last 10 games.
Still, I think this is a buy low, sell high spot. The Hornets have been money as home dogs this season, and the Raptors’ win streak has been propelled by a stretch where they played three straight home games.
I’ll lean with LaMelo Ball and company to cover on Monday.
Lean: Hornets +2.5 (-110)
Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record in the NBA this season here.