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Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 4/9/25 NBA Picks
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Toronto Raptors (29-50) vs Charlotte Hornets (19-60)
April 9, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors -8.5 — Over/Under: 216
The Charlotte Hornets invade the Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been ice-cold lately as they’ve lost nine of their last 10 games overall. They will be looking to put an end to a four-game slide after getting mauled by the Grizzlies in a 124-100 home defeat last night. Miles Bridges led the team with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists; Tidjane Salaun added 13 points, nine rebounds, and three assists off the bench, while Josh Okogie chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Hornets shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Grizzlies from the start. They scored just 18 points in the first quarter to fall into an early deficit that only grew as the game wore on. Mark Williams had just eight points with four turnovers, while DaQuan Jeffries shot just two of eight from the field for his four points. The Hornets will face the Celtics following this one.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall, and they will be looking to stay hot after taking down the Nets in a 120-109 road win on Sunday. Jonathan Mogbo led the team with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists; Ochai Agbaji added 15 points, while AJ Lawson and RJ Barrett chipped in with 13 points apiece. As a team, the Raptors shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line as they feasted on the Nets’ turnovers in the first half to take an early 23-point lead. This was more than enough to allow them to cruise to victory in the second half. The Raptors will take on the Mavs after this game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The favorites have won each of the Hornets’ last 10 games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games at Scotiabank Arena.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Raptors have lost four of their last seven games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have won four of their last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last five games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Hornets are still shorthanded with LaMelo Ball ruled out, while the Raptors have ruled out Ochai Agbaji, and they have Scottie Barnes listed as questionable. It’s always tough trying to pick winners when you have two teams looking to tank at this late stage of the season, but the Hornets are playing their second game of a back-to-back set. The Raptors haven’t played since Sunday, when they beat the Nets. This is another game I would love to stay away from, but if I had to choose, I would lean towards the Raptors, who are still winning some games despite their tanking tactics.
