Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 12, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Raptors (18-23) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (11-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
  • Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
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The Charlotte Hornets visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Toronto.

The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Hornets vs Raptors Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 18-22 against the spread, while the Raptors are 20-21 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+8.5 -115O 230.5 -115+260
Toronto Raptors -8.5 -105U 230.5 -115-350

Raptors vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Thursday‘s game with 68.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.2% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Raptors, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 36 of their last 65 games (+14.16 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 62 games (+13.93 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 63 games (+11.93 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 away games (+11.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 41 away games (+11.13 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 56 of their last 90 games (+18.38 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 59 games (+10.79 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 79 games (+9.84 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 67 games (+9.41 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 59 games (+8.46 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 18-22 (-6.2 Units / -13.43% ROI).

  • 11-31 against the Moneyline (-9.2 Units / -20.26% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Under for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 20-21 (-3.1 Units / -6.87% ROI).

  • 18-23 against the Moneyline (-15.1 Units / -20.01% ROI)
  • 21-19 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.22% ROI)
  • 19-21 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 74 games (-25.07 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 73 games (-18.47 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 29 games (-16.90 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 74 games (-15.97 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 44 games at home (-15.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 79 games (-25.70 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-23.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 78 games (-23.19 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 83 games (-22.75 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 79 games (-19.35 Units / -22% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Raptors are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

The Raptors are 23-10 (.697) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Raptors are 13-19 (.406) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

The Raptors are 26-43 (.371) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Injury Report: Raptors vs. HornetsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 12

  • Otto Porter Jr. (Raptors): The Raptors announced that Porter Jr. underwent season-ending surgery on his left foot.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is doubtful for Thursday’s (Jan. 12) game against Toronto.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (290 points/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Raptors have averaged 10.8 fast break points per game (151 points/14 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors have averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,260 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

The Raptors have averaged 9.9 fast break points per game (139 points/14 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 11.0 steals per game (154 steals/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Raptors have 154 steals this season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,333 rebounds/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Raptors have averaged 8.9 steals per game (1,499 steals/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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