The Toronto Raptors look to sweep a two-game set in Charlotte on Tuesday night and are 14-point favourites on the NBA odds.
Sunday is the fourth and final meeting of the season between the teams, and the Raptors try for the four-game sweep following Sunday’s 128-108 win. It also may be the last time Toronto faces Charlotte with Michael Jordan as the Hornets’ owner.
Raptors vs. Hornets NBA Betting Odds
The greatest player ever is in talks to sell a majority stake in the franchise to a group led by Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin and Atlanta Hawks minority owner Rick Schnall. If a sale is completed, Jordan is expected to remain with a minority stake in the franchise, and the NBA wants MJ involved in the sport somehow. In the 13 years that he’s maintained majority ownership of the Hornets, Charlotte has only appeared in the postseason twice and not since 2016. The team also has had five head coaches — including currently a second stint for Steve Clifford.
Toronto trails the all-time series 47-45 and 28-16 on the road despite Sunday’s victory. The Raptors are 5 -1 ATS in the pas six meetings.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors have been guaranteed at least one extra game this season as they clinched a play-in tournament spot with Sunday’s 128-108 victory over the Hornets. Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and a franchise-record 20 assists, and OG Anunoby added 23 points for the Raptors. Anunoby had to leave during the fourth quarter with what Raptors coach Nick Nurse described as a “mild, mild sprain” of his ankle. He’s questionable for this one. The Dinos aren’t getting into the East’s top six, so now the question is how hard Nurse pushes his guys in the final week simply to try and improve the team’s potential slot in the play in. Gary Trent Jr. hasn’t played since March 19 due to back spasms. Raptors are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games.
Charlotte Hornets
This is the penultimate home game of the season for Charlotte, which was blown out for a second straight game on Sunday. The Hornets played without all five of the team’s anticipated starters this season against the Raptors. P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain), Kelly Oubre (right shoulder sprain), Gordon Hayward (left thumb sprain) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right great toe sprain) were those ruled out on top of previously injured guys. Former Toronto player Svi Mykhailiuk scored a career-high 26 points Sunday, and rookie Mark Williams added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Williams looks like a keeper. Charlotte is 3-7 ATS in its past 10 at home.
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 3 Apr 1:02pm | TOR | -14.5 -110 | O +223 -110 |
| Closing 4 Apr 11:11pm | TOR | -16 -110 | O +222.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
23.28 |
| Assists |
8.44 |
| Rebounds |
7.07 |
| FG% |
63.7 |
| Steals |
1.42 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
- Regular Season
Hornets Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
23.28 |
| Assists |
8.44 |
| Rebounds |
7.07 |
| FG% |
63.7 |
| Steals |
1.42 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Will Barton (SG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Christian Koloko (C)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Mark Williams (C)
P.J. Washington (PF)
Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Mark Williams (C)
Terry Rozier (PG)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)
James Bouknight (SG)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Tues | Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Back - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics. |
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| Joe Wieskamp (SG) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Ques Sat | Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 | 9-4 | 8-6 | + - |
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Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 | 9-5 | 9-6 | + - |
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Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Mark Williams (C) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Williams was held out of the last game with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Friday's tilt versus the Rockets. |
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| P.J. Washington (PF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 31 / 03 / 23 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Washington has missed the last three contests with a right ankle sprain, and he will not be available Sunday versus the Cavaliers. |
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| Dennis Smith Jr. (PG) | Out indefinitely | Toe - 28 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Smith Jr. is out of action due to a right great toe sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Out indefinitely | Thumb - 27 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Hayward is out of commission with a left thumb sprain, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Mark Williams (C) | Out Tues | Rest - 27 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Williams will not dress for Tuesday's battle with the Thunder as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Terry Rozier (PG) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 24 / 03 / 23 | 4-4 | 2-6 | + - |
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Rozier is idle due to right foot discomfort, and team officials have not provided an exact return date. |
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| Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) | Out indefinitely | Shoulder - 23 / 03 / 23 | 5-4 | 2-7 | + - |
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Oubre is sidelined with a right shoulder strain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established. |
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| Dennis Smith Jr. (PG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 23 / 03 / 23 | 5-4 | 2-7 | + - |
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Smith left the last game due to illness, but he is expected to be available Friday versus the Mavericks. |
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| James Bouknight (SG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 12 / 03 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Bouknight is out of the lineup with a right ankle sprain, team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) | Prob Tues | Back - 12 / 03 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Oubre Jr. was held out of the previous contest with back discomfort, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 Apr 1:02pm TOR -14.5 -110 O +223 -110 Closing 4 Apr 11:11pm TOR -16 -110 O +222.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 23.28
Assists 8.44
Rebounds 7.07
FG% 63.7
Steals 1.42
Blocks 1.09
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- Regular Season
Hornets Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 23.28
Assists 8.44
Rebounds 7.07
FG% 63.7
Steals 1.42
Blocks 1.09
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Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Will Barton (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23Mark Williams (C)
Prob Fri Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23P.J. Washington (PF)
Out Sun Ankle - 31 / 03 / 23Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)
Out indefinitely Toe - 28 / 03 / 23Gordon Hayward (SF)
Out indefinitely Thumb - 27 / 03 / 23Mark Williams (C)
Out Tues Rest - 27 / 03 / 23Terry Rozier (PG)
Out indefinitely Foot - 24 / 03 / 23Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
Out indefinitely Shoulder - 23 / 03 / 23Dennis Smith Jr. (PG)
Prob Fri Illness - 23 / 03 / 23James Bouknight (SG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 12 / 03 / 23Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
Prob Tues Back - 12 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C) Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 9-4 8-6 + - Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF) Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 9-5 9-6 + - Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Mark Williams (C) Prob Fri Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Williams was held out of the last game with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Friday's tilt versus the Rockets.
P.J. Washington (PF) Out Sun Ankle - 31 / 03 / 23 2-3 2-3 + - Washington has missed the last three contests with a right ankle sprain, and he will not be available Sunday versus the Cavaliers.
Dennis Smith Jr. (PG) Out indefinitely Toe - 28 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Smith Jr. is out of action due to a right great toe sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Out indefinitely Thumb - 27 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Hayward is out of commission with a left thumb sprain, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Mark Williams (C) Out Tues Rest - 27 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Williams will not dress for Tuesday's battle with the Thunder as he will be given a day of rest.
Terry Rozier (PG) Out indefinitely Foot - 24 / 03 / 23 4-4 2-6 + - Rozier is idle due to right foot discomfort, and team officials have not provided an exact return date.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) Out indefinitely Shoulder - 23 / 03 / 23 5-4 2-7 + - Oubre is sidelined with a right shoulder strain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
Dennis Smith Jr. (PG) Prob Fri Illness - 23 / 03 / 23 5-4 2-7 + - Smith left the last game due to illness, but he is expected to be available Friday versus the Mavericks.
James Bouknight (SG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 12 / 03 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Bouknight is out of the lineup with a right ankle sprain, team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) Prob Tues Back - 12 / 03 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Oubre Jr. was held out of the previous contest with back discomfort, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.