Toronto Raptors Look to Even Series Against Charlotte Hornets on Monday Night
The over/under is set at 234 points. On Monday night, the Toronto Raptors host the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA clash of two teams who've had disappointing starts to the
Game outlook
The over/under is set at 234 points. On Monday night, the Toronto Raptors host the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA clash of two teams who've had disappointing starts to the season. Toronto is favored by eleven points and the o/u for the game is 234 points. The Hornets have the slight edge in the all-time series, with a 7-17 record, including a 119-116 win in their first meeting of this season on December 8th.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hornets +440 | Raptors -560
Spread: Hornets +11 (-110) | Raptors -11 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 225 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 85%.
Charlotte Hornets
Injuries to Cody Martin (knee), Frank Ntilkina (leg), LaMelo Ball (ankle), Miles Bridges, PJ Washington (shoulder), Terry Rozier (nose) and Gordon Hayward (stomach) mean Charlotte faces several uncertain game statuses leading up to their next game. The Charlotte Hornets have been struggling this season, with a 7-17 record and fourth place in the Southeast Division, nine games behind the Magic. In their most recent game, they were steamrolled by Philadelphia, trailing 15-3 early on and eventually losing the game by a 53-point margin. The Hornets have been below average offensively and defensively, they rank 23rd in league scoring offense (111.5 points per game), 25th in rebounding (41.8 boards per game), 22nd in assists (25.3 dimes per game), 26th for scoring defense (allowing 121 points per game), 21st in field goal percentage (47.1%), 26th in three-pointers, 18th in three-point field goal percentage and 18th in defensive assists. Injuries to seven players mean uncertain game statuses for the upcoming game.