The Charlotte Hornets (19-60) and Toronto Raptors (29-50) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Raptors are 10-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread (Raptors -10), with the over/under set at 219 total points. Toronto is a -500 favorite to win outright, while Charlotte is +375 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hornets vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, April 9.
Hornets vs. Raptors Picks, Prediction
My Raptors vs. Hornets best bet is on Charlotte to stay under its team total of 104.5 points, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Hornets Team Total Under 104.5
Hornets vs. Raptors Odds
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -110 | 219 -110o / -110u | +375 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -110 | 219 -110o / -110u | -500 |
- Hornets vs. Raptors spread: Raptors -10
- Hornets vs. Raptors over/under: 219 total points
- Hornets vs. Raptors moneyline: Hornets +375, Raptors -500
- Hornets vs. Raptors best bet:Hornets Team Total Under 104.5 (-115)
Hornets vs. Raptors Preview
We hit this comfortably when these teams faced off at the end of March. It was the first game after LaMelo Ball went down, and the Hornets stumbled to 97 points.
Their offensive rating falls by a massive 10.2 with Ball off the floor. Mark Williams isn't expected to play on the second night of a back-to-back. Miles Bridges could get the night off as well.
Toronto is supposed to be tanking, but these guys are playing hard for Darko Rajakovic. They lead the league in defensive rating since the start of March.
Key players have been in and out of the lineup, but it hasn't mattered. Toronto has put together a nearly 20-game stretch of elite defensive numbers. The schedule has been incredibly easy, and that won't change tonight.
This is Charlotte's 3rd game in 4 nights. Even if they were fully healthy, this would be a tough spot. If Williams and/or Bridges sit, this could get even uglier.
Hornets vs. Raptors Best Bet
- Hornets Team Total Under 104.5 (-115)
Raptors vs. Hornets Betting Trends
