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Looking for Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Raptors taking on the Hornets on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020, at the Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this Raptors Hornets matchup.
2020 NBA Handicapping
(24-13) Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets (15-24)
Date: Wednesday, January 8th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
NBA Moneyline Odds: Raptors -151 | Hornets +137
NBA Betting Odds: Raptors -3.5 | Hornets +3.5
NBA Betting Total: 209
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Wednesday, January 8th, finds the Toronto Raptors facing the Charlotte Hornets in the clubs second meeting of the season. In the initial meeting, the Raptors won 132-96.
Last season, the teams played three times with the Hornets taking two of three. The Hornets hold the all-time record having bested the Raptors in 44 of their 81 matches
Toronto Raptors
An uncalled hip check by Hassan Whiteside allowing a wide open 3-pointer by Damian Lillard ruined what was an otherwise big-time effort by a Raptors squad missing Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Norm Powell, and Fred VanVleet. That’s three starters and the top bench player for those counting.
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This meant much of the game was played with end of bench players and G-League players. It was the first loss by Toronto to a sub .500 team.
In the loss, Serge Ibaka and Kyle Lowry both recorded double-doubles. Ibaka registered his sixth consecutive such effort with 17 points and 11 rebounds the longest such streak of his career. Lowry led the way with 24 points and 10 assists.
Chris Boucher added 12 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks while G-League call-up Oshae Brissett chipped in with 12 points. Matt Thomas returned from missing 21 games to a broken finger to score eight points along with six boards.
On the season the team leaders are Pascal Siakam with 21.5 points, Kyle Lowry with 7.4 assists, Fred VanVleet with 1.9 steals and Chris Boucher with 0.8 blocks. OG Anunoby tops rebounding (5.9) and field goal percentage (45.4%).
Entering the back-to-back set the Raptors will still be without four of their top six players as Siakam (groin), Gasol (hamstring), Powell (shoulder) and VanVleet (hamstring) all remain out.
Charlotte Hornets
After putting up back to back wins the Hornets lost to the Pacers 115-104. Charlotte hung tight with Indiana but a 37-21 third quarter allowed the Pacers to pull away.
In the loss, Terry Rozier scored 28 points while Devonte’ Graham put up 22 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Mile Bridges chipped in with 18 points and seven rebounds while Cody Zeller was the other double-figure contributor with 14 points.
Devonte’ Graham leads the team in scoring (19.1 points) and assists (7.8) while Cody Zeller tops the team rebounding (7.3) and field goal percentage (54.2) categories. The hustle leaders are Terry Rozier for steals (1.2) and PJ Washington for blocks (0.9).
Marvin Williams was held out of the previous game with a broken nose, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Raptors on Wednesday. Likewise, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist sat out the last game with an illness, and it is questionable to play on Wednesday.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Raptors are 7-3 ATS in their last 10
- The teams are 5-5 in last 10 head to head
- Over Under is 7-2-1 in team’s last 10 head to head matchups
- Under is 5-2-1 in the Raptors last 8 road games.
Free Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Prediction:
With Toronto missing over 70 percent of the offensive production due to injury it’s a good bet they’ll look to shut down the Hornets with tough-nosed defense and put this contest away early to ensure they don’t repeat the mistake of allowing whistles to decide the outcome.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Raptors ATS
The Hornets have the extra day of rest but Kyle Lowry specifically tends to excel in back-to-back games.
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