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Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors – Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 08/02/22, Team News and Lineups
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Full-Time Result – Handicap (+2.5) for Hornets – 1.87.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Total Match Points Over 216.5 – 1.54.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three – Raptors’ Points Over 110.5 – 1.53.
Match Predict – Handicap (+2.5) for Hornets
The Toronto Raptors are in fantastic form given their recent run of form in the season. Nick Nurse’s side is close to the playoffs and it’s a good thing. The squad is keen to extend the series, though it is unlikely to be easy at the Spectrum Centre Arena.
The Charlotte Hornets are motivated to break the black streak because, at this rate, they could soon find themselves outside the play-in zone. James Borrego’s men know perfectly well that it’s time to pick up the pace and play their basketball. In our opinion, the Hornets will get a win.
Total Points – Total Match Points Over 216.5
We assume that the Hornets have no choice but to take their chances and go forward. The Raptors are in remarkable form, so they have to respond with something, so we suggest looking at the total over.
Away Side Total Points – Over 110.5
The Raptors have scored more than 110.5 points in three of their last five games.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
Charlotte Hornets:
The Hornets are in a frankly long-running crisis. The team was close to the playoffs but has now fallen to ninth place, so the problems are more than they need to be. James Borrego is trying to turn things around, though, his charges just need a win to feel confident again.
MB block followed up by an MB triple ? @MilesBridges x @MELOD1P | @ArrowExt pic.twitter.com/zb4Gi8VLYg
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 6, 2022
In their last meeting, the Charlotte Hornets were weaker than Miami Heat (86-104). No matter how hard Terry Rozier tried, they couldn’t compete with one of the leaders in the East. This was the fourth defeat for the Hornets.
Toronto Raptors:
The Raptors are already practically on their way to the top six in the East. The Raptors are really unrecognizable right now, as they are bending the line and racking up one win after another.
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 5, 2022
The Toronto Raptors have now gone on a winning streak of five in a row, thereby improving their position in the standings nicely. The last ones to fall under Raptors were the Hawks (125-114). The Raptors are comfortable in their head-to-head games against the Hornets, but this season their opponent is performing much better, apart from the previous fixtures, so it seems that the visitors will face problems.
Safe Bets
In two of the last five head-to-head encounters, the game started with an accurate two-point shot. The odds for that outcome are 1.34.
Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors Team News
The Charlotte Hornets have Jalen McDaniels recovering from injuries.
Goran Dragic is injured for the Toronto Raptors.
Starting Lineups
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Charlotte Hornets: G – LaMelo Ball; G – Terry Rozier; F – Miles Bridges; F – Gordon Hayward; C – Mason Plumlee.
Toronto Raptors: G – Fred VanVleet; G – Gary Trent Jr.; F – OG Anunoby; F – Scottie Barnes; C – Pascal Siakam.
Highlighted Player
LaMelo Ball – Charlotte Hornets
LaMelo Ball could be a key player for the Hornets for this game. He is one of the most interesting young players of the season. Yes, he didn’t make the All-Star Game, but he will play in the Rising Stars game.
If Ball’s game goes well, the team is able to win as he sets the tempo of the game.
If the team wants to break the losing streak, LaMelo Ball must show a decent game.
LaMelo Ball is our highlighted player in the match.
Most popular FAQ for Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The Raptors were stronger in their last face-to-face encounter with a score of 125-113.
Where will this fixture be played?
The match will be played at Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, NV.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds for NBA at Vbet and William Hill.
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