Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 12/5/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. 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 lost to the Nets and Knicks, and they play the Nuggets next. The Hornets have lost 23 of their last 29 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 50 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 22.4 points and 3.6 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.5 points and 6.2 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 3 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 83 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Lakers, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Celtics next. The Raptors have won 14 of their last 18 games.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 117.8 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.5 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 7.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.4 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 14 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have won each of their last eight games against the Hornets at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Raptors have lost four of their last six games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Ten of the Raptors’ last 11 games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Jamal Shead ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.1) this season.
• Ja’Kobe Walter ranks 16th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (30.3).
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.7).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report

RJ Barrett is out for the Raptors with a knee injury. Jakob Poeltl is questionable.

The Hornets will be without Josh Green, Collin Sexton, Pat Connaughton, and Grant Williams. Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, and Ryan Kalkbrenner are questionable.

Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

You can make a case for the Hornets and the points, as the Raptors are on the end of a back-to-back and coming off a heartbreaking loss. The Raptors have also failed to cover their last 5 games. However, the Hornets remain absolutely terrible and have a lengthy injury report. Yes, the Hornets hung with the Raptors twice last month, which includes an overtime win and a two-point loss. Still, I just can’t get there with the Hornets against respectable teams. There’s nothing serious about that franchise. I like a bounce back spot for the Raptors, one of the bigger surprises in the league so far.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Toronto Raptors -7.5