The Toronto Raptors (22-38) host the Charlotte Hornets (15-45) at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The contest tips at 6:00 PM ET and airs on SN. The Raptors are 7.5-point favorites in the game, the fourth matchup between the teams this season. The over/under is set at 221.5 points for the matchup.
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Raptors vs. Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Raptors | -7.5 | 221.5 |
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Injury Report as of March 3
Raptors: Scottie Barnes: Out (Hand), Christian Koloko: Out (Illness)
Hornets: LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), Brandon Miller: Probable (Back)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Raptors (-7.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (221.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.5 (17th) | Points Scored | 107.6 (28th) |
| 117.8 (21st) | Points Allowed | 118.1 (24th) |
| 43.8 (14th) | Rebounds | 41.0 (28th) |
| 11.3 (8th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.9 (23rd) |
| 11.7 (23rd) | 3pt Made | 12.0 (21st) |
| 29.4 (3rd) | Assists | 24.8 (25th) |
| 12.8 (16th) | Turnovers | 12.9 (19th) |
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Raptors Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | 23 | 20.7 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| RJ Barrett | 26 | 18.2 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 25 | 17.2 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 3.0 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 30 | 15.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Bruce Brown | 33 | 12.1 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 49 | 21.4 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Brandon Miller | 53 | 16.5 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Grant Williams | 9 | 13.8 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Tre Mann | 9 | 11.6 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Nick Richards | 51 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Raptors are 28-31-1 this year.
- Toronto has won twice ATS (2-2) as a 7.5-point favorite or more this season.
- This year, 31 of the Raptors’ 60 games have hit the over.
- Toronto’s games have finished with more than 221.5 points 39 times so far this season.
- The total for this game is 221.5, and that’s 10.8 points fewer than the average total in Raptors games thus far this season.
- The Hornets have 23 wins in 60 games against the spread this year.
- As a 7.5-point underdog or more, Charlotte is 15-21 against the spread.
- There have been 29 Hornets games (out of 60) that went over the total this season.
- Charlotte’s games have had over 221.5 points 33 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (221.5) is 4.2 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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