The Toronto Raptors come out of the All-Star break Friday and continue a road trip at Charlotte.
The Dinos should be short favourites at the NBA odds.
Raptors vs. Hornets NBA Betting Odds
This will wrap up the season series with Toronto leading 2-0. The teams last played on Feb. 7 and the Raptors won 116-101 in Charlotte. The Raptors had four players score at least 20 points. Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 28.0 points in the season series vs. the Hornets, Pascal Siakam 24.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 10.0 assists, and OG Anunoby 22.0 points and 8.0 rebounds.
Miles Bridges leads Charlotte in averaging 23.5 points against Toronto, and All-Star LaMelo Ball is putting up 20.0 points and 8.0 assists per game. Former All-Star forward Gordon Hayward sprained his ankle in that most recent matchup and hasn’t played since. It’s not expected he will Friday, either.
Charlotte leads the all-time series 46-42 and is 27-15 at home. The Raptors are 6-4 in the past 10 but 3-7 against the spread.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto comes out of the break at 32-25 and holding down the top spot for the Eastern Conference play-in tournament but just a half-game behind red-hot Boston for the sixth seed and automatic entry to the post-season. To make the playoffs (past the play-in tournament), Toronto is -417 with no at +310. The Dinos are 1-1 on a five-game road trip that obviously was broken up by the All-Star break. They closed the first half with a 103-91 win at Minnesota last Wednesday. Gary Trent Jr. had 30 points, and trade acquisition Thaddeus Young 10 points off the bench. Fred VanVleet sat out that game with knee soreness but should play Friday. He played nine minutes in Sunday’s All-Star Game for victorious Team LeBron James and had six points.
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets are a talented but wildly inconsistent team sitting at 29-31 and ninth in the East – one game ahead of No. 11 Washington and missing the play-in tournament entirely. To make the playoffs (getting past the play-in tournament), the Hornets are +475 with no at -714. This team is awful on defence. Charlotte entered the break having lost three straight and nine of 10. There’s speculation that owner Michael Jordan will replace Coach James Borrego if the team doesn’t at least make the play-in tournament and might regardless if the club is one-and-done in that. LaMelo Ball was named an All-Star, the fourth-youngest in league history. He had 18 points Sunday for the losing Team Kevin Durant.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Hornets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 25 Feb 1:05pm | TOR | -2.5 -110 | O +225.5 -110 |
| Closing 25 Feb 10:20pm | TOR | -2.5 -117 | O +225 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
20.16 |
| Assists |
7.61 |
| Rebounds |
7.74 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
20.16 |
| Assists |
7.61 |
| Rebounds |
7.74 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.59 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 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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TORONTO RAPTORS
120 -
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
118
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 25 Feb 1:05pm TOR -2.5 -110 O +225.5 -110 Closing 25 Feb 10:20pm TOR -2.5 -117 O +225 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points 20.16
Assists 7.61
Rebounds 7.74
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 0.94
Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Hornets Team Leaders
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points 20.16
Assists 7.61
Rebounds 7.74
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.59
Blocks 0.94
Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Gary 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 / 22Nick 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 / 22Injuries
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.
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.