Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Toronto Raptors and the Charlotte Hornets duke it out at the Spectrum Center on Saturday 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 on fire in the month of November, as they’ve won 13 of their last 14 games overall. They will be aiming to build on their current nine-game win streak after outlasting the Pacers in a 97-95 win on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 26 points on 11 of 23 shooting, Scottie Barnes added 24 points with 10 rebounds and four assists while Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 15 points and six assists on six of 19 shooting.

As a team, the Raptors shot just 39 percent from the field and a miserly five of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start. They had to claw their way back from an early 11-point deficit before they squandered a 13-point lead. They needed a clutch shot from Brandon Ingram with just 0.6 seconds left on the clock to save the day and keep their win streak alive. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 10 of their past 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to build some momentum after snapping a seven-game slide with a 123-116 win over the Bulls last night. Brandon Miller led the team with 27 points on 10 of 19 shooting, Miles Bridges added 22 points with eight rebounds and seven assists, Collin Sexton contributed 21 points off the bench while LaMelo Ball tallied 16 points with seven rebounds and eight assists.

As a team, the Hornets shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 45 from the 3-point line as they nailed their shots early on and poured in 67 points in the first half to jump out in front. It was still a close contest that could’ve gone either way until the Hornets opened the fourth quarter on a 12-4 run to start to pull away and escape with the much-needed win at home. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The home team has won each of the last five games between the Raptors and Hornets.
• The Raptors have lost four of their last five Saturday games as favorites.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games following a win.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last 10 Saturday night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Raptors’ last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Moussa Diabate ranks 14th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.
• Miles Bridges ranks 9th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.1%) this season.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Jamal Shead ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.7) this season.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (42.6%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• 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.
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for H2 points per game this season (60.9).

Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Raptors are still shorthanded with RJ Barrett ruled out, while the Hornets are missing Josh Green, Grant Williams and Pat Connaughton. It’s a classic case of two teams headed in opposite directions, as the Raptors have barely missed a step this month and they have won nine in a row. The Hornets were absolutely ice-cold before last night’s win over the Bulls. The Hornets do deserve some credit for their recent win, but it’s going to be tough to replicate that effort on zero days’ rest against a red-hot Raptors team. Give me the Raptors to stay hot with another win and cover in this one.

Peter Tran's Pick: Toronto -8.5