NBA Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Spread and Prediction

Two teams sitting on opposite sides of the Eastern Conference table are clashing this evening, when the Charlotte Hornets (23-32), looking to end a losing streak, are hosting the Toronto Raptors (38-16), who want to extend a winning streak of their own.

Date/Time:  02-11-2018, 13:00 EDT

Spread: Charlotte Hornets +3.5

Total: +216

Hornets have a 23-32 record (22-29-4 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit on the 10^th place of the East. They have three consecutive losses and in their last game they lost on the road against the Jazz with a 94-106 score, not beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Kemba Walker with 23 ppg, adding a team high 5.8 assists per game. He is followed by Dwight Howard with 15.8 ppg and a team high 12.6 rebounds per game, while Jeremy Lamb adds 13.5 ppg.

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Raptors have a 38-16 record (30-24 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit on the second place of the East. They have won six of their last seven matches and in their last game they won at home against the Knicks with a 113-88 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by DeMar DeRozan with 23.9 ppg, adding 4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He is followed by Kyle Lowry with 16.5 ppg, 5.8 rebounds and a team high 6.4 assists per game, while Serge Ibaka adds 12.8 ppg and 6 rebounds per game.

Raptors have won both previous meetings against the Hornets earlier this season by an average of 10.5 points. Hornets are 15-14 at home so far this season, while Raptors are 15-12 on the road. Raptors are better both offensively, scoring 114.1 ppg to Hornets’ 106.1 and defensively, allowing 103.3 ppg to Hornets’ 106.4. They also have a better field goal percentage, shooting with 46.78% to Hornets’ 44.22%, while Hornets have a better 3-point percentage, shooting with 35.92% to Raptors’ 35.33%. Hornets are also better in rebounding, grabbing 45.7 to Raptors’ 43.6, while Raptors are better in assists made, with 23 to Hornets’ 20.7. Raptors are by far better than the mediocre at home Hornets and Vegas odds give them a -3.5 spread which they are expected to beat for the road victory today.

Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Toronto Raptors -3.5 (-110)