The Toronto Raptors have been relying heavily on Fred VanVleet this season, as the veteran point guard leads the NBA in minutes per game.
The Toronto Raptors look to bounce back from a home upset loss when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday in the front end of a back-to-back. The Dinos should be short home favourites on the NBA odds if everyone is healthy enough to play.
Hornets vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
The regular season is past the halfway point, but this is the first meeting of the season between Charlotte and Toronto. It’s the Hornets’ lone game at Scotiabank Arena. Last season, the Raptors won two of three in the series and both at “home” in Tampa.
Chris Boucher averaged 20.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in the series. Fred VanVleet 16.0 points and 9.0 assists, and Pascal Siakam 12.0 points and 6.0 rebounds. Terry Rozier averaged 21.0 points for Charlotte, Gordon Hayward 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds, and young superstar LaMelo Ball, the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year, 16.0 points, 7.0 assists and 6.7 rebounds.
Charlotte leads the all-time series 46-40 but is 19-26 as the road team. Hornets assistant coach Jay Triano coached for the Raptors from 2002-2011, including three seasons as head coach. The Dinos are 2-8 against the spread in the past 10 meetings.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte has won seven of nine but had a three-game winning streak snapped Sunday in a 113-91 home loss to Atlanta. The Hornets can score with anyone, ranking second in the NBA at 114.1 ppg, but they are atrocious defensively in allowing 114.2 ppg. Thus, their games always have sky-high totals. Against the Hawks, the Hornets missed their first 19 three-point shots and finished 4-for-36 from deep. Charlotte’s previous fewest three-pointers made this season was nine. Ball had 19 points but was 0-for-8 from deep. Fourth-leading scorer Hayward (17.0 ppg) was out with a foot injury. Cody Martin (seven points Sunday) would start again if Hayward can’t go Tuesday.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto was surprised at home 114-105 on Saturday by a Portland team missing injured superstar Damian Lillard, although it was the second of a back-to-back for the Dinos. The Blazers were up as many as 34 and never trailed. Raptors coach Nick Nurse said his team had “super-low energy” in the return to the crowd-free environment. Siakam had 28 points and VanVleet 19. VanVleet leads the NBA in minutes per game and could be tiring as he has hit better than 40 per cent from the field just once in his past seven games. The Raptors took a whopping 54 three-pointers and made 18. Backup big man Khem Birch (nasal fracture) was out again.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 25 Jan 3:16pm | CHA | -3.5 -110 | O +222.5 -108 |
| Closing 25 Jan 11:29pm | CHA | -1.5 -110 | O +220.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
| Points |
20.16 |
| Assists |
7.61 |
| Rebounds |
7.74 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
20.16 |
| Assists |
7.61 |
| Rebounds |
7.74 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
Injuries
Nick Richards (C)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Jalen McDaniels (PF)
James Bouknight (SG)
Cody Martin (PF)
Cody Martin (PF)
Nick Richards (C)
James Bouknight (SG)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Cody Martin (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Khem Birch (C)
Thaddeus Young (PF)
Pascal Siakam (PF)
Juwan Morgan (PF)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Isaac Bonga (SG)
Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Khem Birch (C)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nick Richards (C) | Ques Wed | Hand - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Richards has a left hand contusion, and it has yet to be determined if he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Hawks. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Late April | Foot - 05 / 04 / 22 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Hayward is sidelined due to discomfort in his left foot, and he will not be available until at least the end of April. |
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| Jalen McDaniels (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22 | 10-7 | 9-8 | + - |
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McDaniels was held out of the previous game due to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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| James Bouknight (SG) | Out indefinitely | Neck - 28 / 02 / 22 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Bouknight is out of action with neck soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Prob Mon | Back - 28 / 02 / 22 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's matchup with the Bucks. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Doub Sun | Back - 27 / 02 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-11 | + - |
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Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, and it is unlikely that he will take the court Sunday versus the Pistons. |
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| Nick Richards (C) | Prob Wed | Foot - 24 / 02 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-12 | + - |
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Richards has sat out the last three games due to a sore right foot, but it is anticipated that he will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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| James Bouknight (SG) | Prob Fri | Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22 | 14-13 | 14-15 | + - |
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Bouknight has been absent from the last two contests due to a right wrist sprain, but he is expected to lace up for Friday's clash with the Pistons. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 | 14-13 | 14-15 | + - |
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Hayward has been sidelined with sprained ligaments in his left ankle, but it is expected that he will return to action for Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers. |
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| Cody Martin (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 | 14-13 | 14-15 | + - |
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Martin has been out of action with a left ankle injury and Achilles soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Friday's tilt versus the Raptors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 17 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Khem Birch (C) | Ques Mon | Head - 16 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Thaddeus Young (PF) | Prob Mon | Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Pascal Siakam (PF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Juwan Morgan (PF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks. |
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| Isaac Bonga (SG) | Ques Sun | Toe - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Yuta Watanabe (SG) | Out Fri | Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Khem Birch (C) | Prob Wed | Knee - 28 / 03 / 22 | 7-7 | 5-9 | + - |
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Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Mon | Toe - 21 / 03 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday. |
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CHARLOTTE HORNETS
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TORONTO RAPTORS
114
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 25 Jan 3:16pm CHA -3.5 -110 O +222.5 -108 Closing 25 Jan 11:29pm CHA -1.5 -110 O +220.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
Points 20.16
Assists 7.61
Rebounds 7.74
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 0.94
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 20.16
Assists 7.61
Rebounds 7.74
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 0.94
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
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Injuries
Nick Richards (C)
Ques Wed Hand - 10 / 04 / 22Gordon Hayward (SF)
Late April Foot - 05 / 04 / 22Jalen McDaniels (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22James Bouknight (SG)
Out indefinitely Neck - 28 / 02 / 22Cody Martin (PF)
Prob Mon Back - 28 / 02 / 22Cody Martin (PF)
Doub Sun Back - 27 / 02 / 22Nick Richards (C)
Prob Wed Foot - 24 / 02 / 22James Bouknight (SG)
Prob Fri Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22Gordon Hayward (SF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22Cody Martin (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22Khem Birch (C)
Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22Thaddeus Young (PF)
Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22Pascal Siakam (PF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Juwan Morgan (PF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22Isaac Bonga (SG)
Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22Khem Birch (C)
Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nick Richards (C) Ques Wed Hand - 10 / 04 / 22 2-0 1-1 + - Richards has a left hand contusion, and it has yet to be determined if he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Hawks.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Late April Foot - 05 / 04 / 22 3-2 3-2 + - Hayward is sidelined due to discomfort in his left foot, and he will not be available until at least the end of April.
Jalen McDaniels (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22 10-7 9-8 + - McDaniels was held out of the previous game due to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Pelicans on Friday.
James Bouknight (SG) Out indefinitely Neck - 28 / 02 / 22 12-9 11-10 + - Bouknight is out of action with neck soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Cody Martin (PF) Prob Mon Back - 28 / 02 / 22 12-9 11-10 + - Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's matchup with the Bucks.
Cody Martin (PF) Doub Sun Back - 27 / 02 / 22 13-9 11-11 + - Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, and it is unlikely that he will take the court Sunday versus the Pistons.
Nick Richards (C) Prob Wed Foot - 24 / 02 / 22 13-9 11-12 + - Richards has sat out the last three games due to a sore right foot, but it is anticipated that he will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
James Bouknight (SG) Prob Fri Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22 14-13 14-15 + - Bouknight has been absent from the last two contests due to a right wrist sprain, but he is expected to lace up for Friday's clash with the Pistons.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 14-13 14-15 + - Hayward has been sidelined with sprained ligaments in his left ankle, but it is expected that he will return to action for Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers.
Cody Martin (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22 14-13 14-15 + - Martin has been out of action with a left ankle injury and Achilles soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Friday's tilt versus the Raptors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Khem Birch (C) Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Thaddeus Young (PF) Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Pascal Siakam (PF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 2-5 + - Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest.
Juwan Morgan (PF) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 4-6 4-6 + - Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22 5-6 4-7 + - Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks.
Isaac Bonga (SG) Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22 5-6 4-7 + - Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday.
Yuta Watanabe (SG) Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22 6-6 4-8 + - Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday.
Khem Birch (C) Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22 7-7 5-9 + - Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday.