| MATCHUP | Toronto Raptors | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-15 | 13-24 |
| Where | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Toronto Raptors travel to the Spectrum Center to battle the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors have been in great shape lately as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after smashing the Hawks in a 118-100 home win on Monday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 19 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, Scottie Barnes added 18 points with eight rebounds and 10 assists while RJ Barrett and Collin Murray-Boyles each scored 17 points.
As a team, the Raptors shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line. They jumped all over the Hawks from the start and outscored them in every quarter to easily beat the Hawks for the second time in three nights.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have sprung to life lately as they’ve won six of their last 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a season-high third straight victory after smashing the Thunder in an impressive 124-97 road win on Monday. Brandon Miller led the way with 28 points on eight of 16 shooting, Kon Knueppel added 23 points with five rebounds and five assists on eight of 13 shooting while Miles Bridges tallied 17 points with 11 rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Hornets shot 53 percent from the field and 19 of 37 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early and dominated the second quarter by 34-17 to take a 17-point lead into halftime. They just never took their foot off the gas until the lead ballooned to 30 points.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Raptors’ last nine games.
- The Raptors have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Hornets have lost eight of their last nine games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Raptors have won each of their last six Wednesday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Hornets’ last six games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Fourteen of the Raptors’ last 16 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Collin Sexton ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.0%) this season.
- Miles Bridges ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (20.1) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Jamal Shead ranks 6th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.4) this season.
- RJ Barrett is one of only 14 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.8).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.0).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.5) this season.
- The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.2%).
Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Raptors are still missing Jakob Poeltl for this contest, while the Hornets have ruled out Ryan Kalkbrenne and Grant Williams once again. The Raptors have quietly been playing some pretty good basketball lately, they have gotten players back from injury, and now they are going for a third straight win after smashing the Hawks twice in three nights.
However, the Hornets are also coming into this contest with some momentum and they will be brimming with confidence after making light work of the league-leading Thunder in their last outing. You can make an argument for either side in this one, but the Hornets looked like a different team on Monday and I think they can pull off another upset in this one.