Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 18/12/2023, 06:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 18/12/2023 at 06:22 in NBA Predictions

The Charlotte Hornets will head to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 10-15 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 7-17 and in 13th place. 

Charlotte endured their fourth consecutive defeat 135-82 at home against Philadelphia in their latest matchup on Saturday night. Brandon Miller led the team with 14 points in the loss to the 76ers. Their overall record stands at 7-17, which included a challenging stretch that saw them drop six of their last seven games. The current four-game losing streak includes losses to Miami twice (116-114, 115-104), New Orleans (112-107), and most recently, Philadelphia. On the individual front, the Hornets are grappling with injuries, with Gordon Hayward (virus) and PJ Washington (shoulder) listed as questionable for the upcoming game. Additionally, LaMelo Ball (Ankle) and Cody Martin (Knee) are sidelined indefinitely, while Mark Williams is now doubtful due to a back issue.

Meanwhile, Toronto suffered their fifth loss in the last six games, succumbing to a 125-104 defeat against Atlanta in the second of a two-game home series on Friday night. Scottie Barnes led the team with 23 points in the losing effort. Notably, Toronto, despite being a 1.5-point favorite, failed to cover the spread in their recent 21-point loss to Atlanta. The Raptors' scoring average of 112.5 points per game falls short by 8.5 points compared to the Hornets' defensive allowance of 121 points this season. Toronto currently ranks 19th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 114.8 points per night. In their previous encounter this season on December 8, the Raptors were narrowly defeated 119-116 by this opponent.