Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 3/28/25 NBA Picks

The Toronto Raptors play host to the Charlotte Hornets at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a real funk as they've lost six of their last eight games overall, and they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after getting beaten by the Magic in a 111-104 loss on Tuesday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 25 points and nine assists, Josh Green and Nick Smith Jr each scored 13 points, while Miles Bridges chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 42 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to rally back from an early 13-point deficit and tie the scores late in the fourth quarter. Before the Magic closed the game on a decisive 7-0 run to slip away in the end. The Hornets will take on the Pelicans after this game.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in pretty good form as they've won eight of their last 13 games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after making light work of the Nets in a 116-86 road win on Wednesday. Orlando Robinson led the team with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists on 10 of 14 shooting. Jonathan Mogbo added 16 points with seven rebounds and five assists, while Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett chipped in with 15 points each. As a team, the Raptors shot just 42 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running and quickly jumped out to a double-digit lead that just kept growing. The Raptors played excellent defense all game to limit the Nets to just 35 percent shooting from the field while forcing 20 turnovers. 

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Raptors have won eight of their last nine home games against the Hornets.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games after winning as underdogs.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Raptors have lost five of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The road team has won each of the Raptors' last three games.
• The road team has covered the spread in six of the Raptors' last seven games.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

The Hornets don't have a single player listed on their injury report, while the Raptors have ruled out RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick. The Hornets have been in terrible form, but they played solidly in their last game and almost took down the Magic. Meanwhile, the Raptors are coming into this game fresh off a massive win over the Nets for their second straight victory. The Raptors are still dealing with a list of injuries, and they are resting Agbaji and Barrett for this one, so it's hard to see them as favorites in this one. This is a game I would rather stay away from, but if you are looking for an upset, I think the Hornets can take advantage of the shorthanded Raptors in this spot.