<p> The Raptors are a -7.5 to -8 home favorite when they host the Hornets on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Arena. The total line is o the move with some betting sites now posting a 232.5.</p>
<h2>Notable Injuries</h2>
<p><b>Hornets</b>
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<li>Gordon Hayward (Doubtful) Hamstring</li>
<li>Kelly Oubre Jr. (Out) Hand</li>
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<p><br><b>Raptors</b><br>
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<li>Otto Porter Jr. (Out) Foot</li>
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<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>Heading into the game, Charlotte is 11-31 overall. When taking to the road, Charlotte has a mark of 6-17 and a win percentage of 26%. Currently, the team is 15th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 17-21-4 vs. the spread. Charlotte travels to take on the Raptors, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.</p>
<p>In their most recent game, Charlotte was unable to come away with a victory against the Raptors, losing by a score of 132-120. Despite Terry Rozier leading the team with 33 points, the Hornets were unable to overcome their status as 7-point underdogs. The Hornets also ended up with an ATS loss in the game.</p>
<p>Heading into the game, Toronto is 18-23 overall. When playing at home, Toronto has a mark of 13-10 and a win percentage of 57%. Currently, the team is 11th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 20-21-0 vs. the spread. Toronto will look to stay hot in today's game vs. Charlotte as they are the winners of 2 straight games.</p>
<p>In their last game, Toronto defeated the Hornets (132-120) as 7-point favorites. Pascal Siakam led the team with 28 points on 62.5% shooting. The Raptors also covered the spread with the victory.</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Raptors picked up the 132-120 win over the Hornets. The Raptors' margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as a 7.5-point favorite. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. When looking at how these teams have performed against the spread in recent matchups, the Raptors hold the edge at 3-2. However, the average scoring margin in these matchups has been tight, sitting at just 0 points per game. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 2-3. Combined, they averaged 228 points in these games.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>For the season, Charlotte averages 112.1 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. This below-average production has come despite being one of the faster-paced teams in the NBA (4th). The Hornets have been able to put together a strong offensive attack despite sitting just 30th in 3-point shooting percentage. Overall, they are among the league leaders in attempts at 33.7 attempts per game. The defense has been sub-par for Charlotte, as they are currently allowing 114.89 points per game. The team's 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 36.29% of their looks from the outside.</p>
<p>Kelly Oubre Jr. will not be available for today's game in Charlotte due to an injury, as reported on the injury report. This means that Terry Rozier will need to step up and take on the role of primary scorer for the team. This year, Rozier has been averaging 21.0 points per game for the Hornets.</p>
<p>This season, Toronto is averaging just 111.7 points per game, which places them 25th in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA, at just 97.3 possessions per game. Toronto's 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 33.0% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.7 3-point shots per game, placing them 19th in the NBA. Defensively, the Raptors have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.1 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.34%, placing them 17th in the NBA.</p>
<p>Pascal Siakam is the top scorer for the Raptors, with an average of 25.8 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 47.4%. OG Anunoby is the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 18.3 points per game.</p>
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<h2>Betting Trends</h2>
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<li>The Hornets are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.</li>
<li>The Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points.</li>
<li>The Raptors are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record.</li>
<li>The Raptors are 3-7 ATS in their last ten home games.</li>
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