The Charlotte Hornets (4-9) and Toronto Raptors (8-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Raotors are 8.5-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread (Raptors -8.5), with the over/under set at 238.5 total points. Toronto is a -340 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Charlotte is +275 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hornets vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Monday, November 17.
My Hornets vs Raptors Prediction
- Hornets vs Raptors pick: Ryan Kalkbrenner to Score 10+ Points (+105)
My Raptors vs Hornets best bet is on Ryan Kalkbrenner to score 10+ points, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Hornets vs Raptors Odds
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -115 | 238.5 -110 / -110 | +275 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -105 | 238.5 -110 / -110 | -340 |
Hornets vs Raptors NBA Preview, Predictions
The Hornets face off against the Raptors on Monday night, and I’m targeting Charlotte's rookie big man in this spot.
Kalkbrenner is averaging 10.2 points per game to start off his career, and he’s scored double-digit points in 67% of his games, including four of his last five.
This spot against the Raptors is an interesting one for him.
While Poeltl is solid defensively, the Raptors have been weaker overall against the center position.
Jay Huff, Claxton, Landale, and Steven Adams all cleared their points prop against Toronto recently, and with Kalkbrenner essentially only scoring at the rim, it’s a good spot against this Raptors’ defense that funnels those types of shots.
Hornets vs Raptors Best Bet
- Ryan Kalkbrenner to Score 10+ Points (+105)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Raptors vs Hornets betting prediction is on Ryan Kalkbrenner to score 10+ points.
Raptors vs Hornets Betting Trends
