Raptors vs Hornets

2023 - 1 - 13

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Hornets vs Raptors Picks and Predictions: Rozier Stays Hot From ... (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors on January 12. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

Over the last 10 games, they’ve upped their scoring to 117 points per contest. While the Raptors' offense clearly had more room to work against a Hornets' defense with more holes than a honeycomb, this is still a team that ranks 19th in offensive rating and 29th in effective field goal percentage. And while they had a strong fourth quarter on Tuesday night in order to cover that same number, I’m still not comfortable backing them ATS in this matchup. So, even in the best matchups, Toronto's offense can stall. That’s probably because these teams flew over that number by more than 20 points. Luckily for them, they get to go against a team with even more problems when they host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets for the second consecutive game. The poor shooting defense is a large reason Toronto is just 4-12 straight up over its last 16 games. It has been a stunning revelation for a team that was being revered for its defense early on this season. So, I’ll stay away from the spread in this one. Toronto outlasted Charlotte in a 132-120 shootout on Tuesday night in a game where the Raps were 8-point home favorites. [NBA betting picks and predictions](https://www.covers.com/nba/picks) for the Hornets vs. Hornets vs Raptors picks and predictions

NBA Odds: Hornets-Raptors prediction, pick, how to watch (ClutchPoints)

The Charlotte Hornets will travel North of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors in a Thursday night NBA matchup at the Scotiabank Arena.

The team has averaged 111.7 points per game, which ranks 25th in the league. Opponents have averaged 111.4 points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Anunoby leads the team with 2.2 steals per game, also ranking fourth with 18.3 points per game. is second with 18.5 points and second with 1.6 steals per game. Chris Boucher, the team’s main weapon off the bench, has put up 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Charlotte’s defense has struggled, ranking 28th with 118.5 points allowed per game. Pascal Siakam leads the team with 25.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Fred Van Vleet’s hot shooting has cooled off a bit, yet he still ranks third on the team with 18.4 points per game. Scottie Barnes has put up 14.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. Encouraging is their eighth ranking in steals, averaging 7.9 takeaways per game. Charlotte has weathered some injury storms, falling to an 11-31 record, 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last 17 games, Toronto has lost 12, dropping their record below .500.

Raptors vs. Hornets odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 12 predictions ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets.

The model has simulated Raptors vs. [Visit SportsLine to see which side of the Raptors vs. Hornets 10,000 times and the results are in. You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks.](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/raptors-vs-hornets-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-jan-12-2023/#ttag=01122023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_RaptorsHornetsNBAauto) Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Hornets vs. (hand) is out while [Gordon Hayward](/nba/players/1755182/gordon-hayward/) (hamstring) is doubtful. Charlotte shot 54.7% from the floor, including a 15 of 35 mark from beyond the arc. Charlotte has struggled to find the win column of late, but it has been playing competitive games. Hornets](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230112_CHA@TOR/). The model enters Week 13 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 43-19 roll on all [top-rated NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) this season, returning more than $2,100. Toronto is coming off one of its best shooting performances of the season, as it knocked down a season-high 20 3-pointers in Tuesday's 132-120 win against Charlotte. Toronto is favored by 8 points in the latest Raptors vs. Hornets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 231.

Siakam fires 35 as Raptors cruise past Hornets for 3rd win in a row (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points and O.G. Anunoby had 15 as the Raptors swept a pair of home games against the struggling Hornets. Toronto led by as many as 18 ...

Raptors: Recorded assists on 12 of 15 made baskets in the first quarter. Toronto took a 97-88 lead to the fourth. Toronto led 69-55 at the break. He missed a 3-pointer with 1:19 to go in the fourth quarter that would have cut the deficit to two points. Anunoby had 15 as the Raptors swept a pair of home games against the struggling Hornets. The Raptors have won five straight home games against Charlotte.

Toronto Raptors look for 3rd in a row vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview ... (RaptorsHQ)

Tell me if you've heard this before: the Raptors will try to produce their first 3-game win streak of the season!

and finished with 20 three-pointers for the first time since March 2021. On Tuesday, Rozier had his best game against the Raptors. had surgery on his dislocated toe and is now out for the season](https://www.raptorshq.com/2023/1/10/23548968/otto-porter-jr-to-miss-the-remainder-of-season-after-undergoing-foot-surgery), also confirms that this is the healthiest the Raptors will be all season. (I’ll leave that open for interpretation on which type of contention you think they should strive for!) Toronto – Dalano Banton (G League assignment — OUT), Ron Harper Jr. He also accumulated 46 points and 8 threes in a Tampa doubleheader. You take what you can when you’re desperate for wins. In the last meeting between Charlotte and Toronto (before Wednesday’s matchup), Rozier was a ridiculous +46 in a 32-point blowout win in Charlotte. He led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds. [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.atthehive.com) with an impressive 132-120 victory. (G League assignment — OUT), Otto Porter Jr. Considering how well they’ve played lately, albeit with some defensive lapses, in addition to having one of the easiest remaining schedules, there are no more excuses for turning this season around.

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Jan 12, 2023 Game Summary ... (NBA.com)

TORONTO (AP) Pascal Siakam scored 35 points, Scottie Barnes added 21 and the Toronto Raptors have won three consecutive games for the first time this season ...

Raptors: Recorded assists on 12 of 15 made baskets in the first quarter. Toronto took a 97-88 lead to the fourth. . Barnes had nine assists and eight rebounds. Toronto led 69-55 at the break. He missed a 3-pointer with 1:19 to go in the fourth quarter that would have cut the deficit to two points. ''We got beat on all the toughness plays,'' Rozier said.

Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets Matchup: Lineup updates ... (RaptorsHQ)

The Raptors take on the lowly Hornets for the second game in a row. Can they secure another W?

In their previous game — a game where Charlotte had a better Effective Field Goal Percentage than Toronto — the Raptors had an Offensive Rebound Percentage of 39.1 % compared to Charlotte’s 16.2 %. Is the middle the best place to be in the NBA? One thing is for sure, Toronto must continue to punish Charlotte on the glass.