Raptors vs. Hornets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 18

Raptors vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 18, 2023
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: TSN and BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (7-17) are heavy underdogs (+11) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Toronto Raptors (10-15) at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Scotiabank Arena. The game airs on TSN and BSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 225 points.

Raptors vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Raptors win (84.1%)

Raptors vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Raptors have covered the spread 12 times in 25 games with a set spread.
• In the Hornets' 24 games this year, they have nine wins against the spread.
• Raptors games have gone over the total 13 times out of 24 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over on 14 of 24 set point totals (58.3%).
• When playing at home, Toronto sports a better record against the spread (7-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-6-0).
• The Raptors have eclipsed the total in seven of 14 home games (50%). They've fared better in away games, topping the total in six of 11 matchups (54.5%).
• This year, Charlotte is 5-8-1 at home against the spread (.357 winning percentage). On the road, it is 4-6-0 ATS (.400).
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over seven of 14 times at home (50%), and seven of 10 away (70%).

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 20.2 points, 8.9 boards and 5.7 assists.
• Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Dennis Schroder averages 15.0 points, 2.9 boards and 6.8 assists, shooting 42.1% from the field and 34.7% from downtown, with 1.7 made treys per game.
• Jakob Poeltl is averaging 11.1 points, 8.5 boards and 2.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 15.5 points, 2.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Gordon Hayward averages 15.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He is also sinking 46.6% of his shots from the floor and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 trey per contest.
• Terry Rozier averages 23.1 points, 3.4 boards and 7.1 assists. He is also sinking 47.2% of his shots from the floor and 38.1% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per contest.
• The Hornets receive 12.7 points per game from Mark Williams, plus 9.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 14.8 points, 4.1 boards and 2.3 assists per contest. He is making 43.5% of his shots from the floor and 39.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.0 triples.
• Per game, P.J. Washington gives the Hornets 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks.

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