Hornets vs. Raptors Pick and Prediction – 3/28/2025
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Charlotte Hornets (18-54) vs. Toronto Raptors (26-47)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
TV: NBA League Pass
Previous Games:
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Hornets: Lost 111-104 to Orlando
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Raptors: 116-86 victory against Brooklyn
Head-to-Head:
In their last meeting, the Raptors defeated the Hornets by a comfortable margin. Toronto has won 6 of the last 10 matchups, and the Hornets continue to struggle with consistency.
Charlotte Hornets Breakdown:
The Hornets have been eliminated from playoff contention and are one of the worst teams in the league. They have struggled on the road with just 7 wins out of 35 games. In their most recent game, they fell short to Orlando, despite a strong performance from LaMelo Ball. Charlotte ranks second worst in the league in offensive efficiency.
Key Players:
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LaMelo Ball: 25 PTS, 9 AST in last game
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Miles Bridges: 11 PTS, 6 REB
Toronto Raptors Breakdown:
Toronto is finishing the season strong, but still fighting for a better spot in the standings. The Raptors have been playing much better defensively, holding teams to low shooting percentages, like their recent 116-86 victory against Brooklyn. Their defense is improving, but they are still below .500 at home.
Key Players:
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Orlando Robinson: 23 PTS, 12 REB in last game
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Scottie Barnes: 15 PTS, 4 REB
Betting Trends:
Charlotte Hornets:
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1-5 ATS in their last 6 games
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Over in 4 of their last 5 games
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1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Toronto Raptors:
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7-2 ATS in their last 9 games
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Under in 5 of their last 6 games
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2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Exact Score Prediction:
Toronto Raptors 117 – Charlotte Hornets 104
Our Best Bet:
Toronto Raptors -6.5 (-110)
Toronto is coming off a dominant win and has been playing better defense, especially at home. While the Hornets have been competitive at times, their lack of offensive efficiency and struggles on the road make it difficult to see them covering the spread here.