NBA Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 10-22-2018, 19:30 EDT

Spread: Toronto Raptors -9.5

Total: +225

In this all-Eastern showdown, two streaky teams face off when the Charlotte Hornets, who have won two straight games, are hosting the undefeated Toronto Raptors, who have won three straight. Both teams are looking to keep their momentum and continue on the winning ways today.

The Hornets are 2-1 so far in the league and are tied with 3 more squads in the fourth place of the East. They have won their last two games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Miami on the road, 113-112. The Raptors are 3-0 so far in the league and are sitting on top of the East. They have won their last three games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Washington on the road, 117-113.

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Hornets are led in scoring by Kemba Walker with 35.3 ppg. He also leads the team in assists made with 5.3 per game, while Malik Monk follows with 14.7 ppg. Jeremy Lamb adds 10 ppg and 4.7 rebounds per game. Raptors are led in scoring by Kawhi Leonard with 27.5 ppg. He also leads the team in rebounding with 11 per game, while PG Kyle Lowry follows with 23.3 ppg, adding a team-best 8.7 assists per game. Serge Ibaka adds 15.3 ppg and 7.3 rebounds per game.

In their four matchups last year, Toronto had a perfect 4-0 and won at home with a 103-98 score and 126-113. Toronto are 2-0 at home so far, while Charlotte are 2-0 on the road. Toronto have a better offense with 115.3 ppg to Charlotte’s 113, while Charlotte have a better defense, allowing 104.3 ppg to Toronto’s 106. Toronto have a better accuracy from the field, shooting with 46.7% to Charlotte’s 45.1%, while Charlotte have a better accuracy from behind the arc, shooting with 41.5% to Toronto’s 38.1%. Toronto grab more boards per game (48 to 45.3), while Charlotte commit fewer turnovers (13 to 13.7) and make more assists per game (25.3 to 22). Charlotte are coming in this game hot and while the hosts are still the favorite, expect a closer game than 10 points so pick Charlotte in this one.

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction: Charlotte Hornets +9.5 (-107)