A game featuring a sputtering NBA squad will see the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) face the Toronto Raptors (10-15) at Scotiabank Arena on December 18, 2023. The Hornets have lost four in a row and are 2-8 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as 12.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set as 224 points for the contest.
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Raptors vs. Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Raptors | -12.5 | 224 |
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Injury Report as of December 18
Raptors: Christian Koloko: Out (Illness)
Hornets: Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Kai Jones: Out (Personal), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Gordon Hayward: Questionable (Illness), Terry Rozier: Probable (Thumb), P.J. Washington: Questionable (Shoulder), Mark Williams: Doubtful (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Out (Left Tibia)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Hornets (+12.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (224) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Raptors vs. Hornets Stat Rankings
| Raptors Avg. (Rank) | Hornets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 112.5 (21st) | Points Scored | 111.5 (23rd) |
| 114.8 (19th) | Points Allowed | 121 (26th) |
| 45 (9th) | Rebounds | 41.8 (25th) |
| 12.4 (6th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.9 (13th) |
| 11.4 (25th) | 3pt Made | 11.4 (25th) |
| 29 (3rd) | Assists | 25.3 (21st) |
| 13.5 (17th) | Turnovers | 13.5 (17th) |
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Raptors Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 25 | 20.9 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Scottie Barnes | 25 | 20.2 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2 |
| OG Anunoby | 21 | 15.5 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Dennis Schroder | 25 | 15 | 2.9 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 25 | 11.1 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 15 | 23.1 | 3.4 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Miles Bridges | 14 | 19.6 | 7.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Gordon Hayward | 22 | 15.2 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Brandon Miller | 22 | 14.8 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 21 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.9 |
Betting Trends
- The Raptors are 11-13-1 against the spread this year.
- The Raptors have seen 13 of their 25 games hit the over.
- Toronto’s games have had more than 224 points scored on 13 occasions this season.
- Raptors games have had an average of 227.3 points this season, 3.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Hornets have nine wins in 24 games against the spread this year.
- There have been 14 Hornets games (out of 24) that hit the over this year.
- Charlotte’s games have had over 224 points 17 times this season.
- The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (224) is 8.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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