Hornets vs Raptors Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 03, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Raptors are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | SNET

The Charlotte Hornets visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Toronto, ON.

The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Hornets vs Raptors Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 24-36 against the spread, while the Raptors are 28-31 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+7.5 -115O 224.5 -115+230
Toronto Raptors -7.5 -105U 224.5 -105-300

Raptors vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Sunday‘s game with 76.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Raptors.

Raptors vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 55.1% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 36 away games (+19.20 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 48 of their last 78 games (+14.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+11.20 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.80 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 67 games (+10.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 36 games at home (+12.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 73 games (+12.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 45 of their last 76 games (+10.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.55 Units / 38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 24-36 (-15.5 Units / -23.54% ROI).

  • 15-45 against the Moneyline (-4.65 Units / -7.43% ROI)
  • 29-31 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -7.73% ROI)
  • 31-29 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -1.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 28-31 (-6.1 Units / -9.24% ROI).

  • 22-38 against the Moneyline (-21.1 Units / -23.79% ROI)
  • 31-28 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.3% ROI)
  • 28-31 against the Under for game total points (-6.05 Units / -9.17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 78 games (-26.00 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 36 games at home (-17.55 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 65 games (-16.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 66 games (-23.20 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 78 games (-22.45 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 54 games (-19.70 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 34 away games (-17.10 Units / -50% ROI)

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

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Hornets are 19-36 (.345) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

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

The Raptors were undefeated (8-0) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

The Raptors are 4-23 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .220

The Raptors are 8-10 (.444) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Raptors were 8-4 (.667) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

Injury Report: Raptors vs. HornetsSunday‘s Game, Mar. 3

  • Markquis Nowell (Toronto Raptors): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors): Knee, Out
  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets have averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,751 points/2,382 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets shot 32% from three (428/1,319) in the first half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (476 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Raptors are shooting 33% from three (276/832) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Raptors had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (987 assists/ 480 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Raptors averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (956 turnovers/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have allowed an eFG% of 58% this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets have allowed an eFG% of 59% on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 9.4 steals per game (772 steals/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors stole the ball 772 times last season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (4,451 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors averaged 31.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,615 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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