Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets.
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada.
The teams are fighting for a chance to play at the end of the regular season. And they're separated by just one line in the West. It could be a hot one.
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That's Toronto's record this season at home. And Nick Nurse's team, of course, wants to tip the scales to the plus side. Judging by how January is going, though, it won't be easy.
The team has lost its last two games in Toronto's Scotiabank Arena, plus its five-game road streak has also been in the red with three losses and two wins.
But there is hope. There are almost no losses in the squad. And therefore, even against the super attack of the visitors, chances remain.
No matter what happens, the Hornets are stable offensively
Whoever has been the top-scoring team in the league, one thing is certain: Charlotte are somewhere around the corner. The team's defense is abysmal, but the offense is stable.
Charlotte lost their last game to a resurgent Atlanta. And then the story happens when the offense is broken, and there are no other options - 91 points in 48 minutes, with four three-pointers from 36 and Trae Young chipping in 30 points, who has no one to stop him.
The Hornets are now on a streak of three straight away wins and, after a nasty loss at home, will try to get their fourth.
Expert Betting Tips
Bookmakers do not believe in a Charlotte win, although I would not be so unambiguous. So it's safe to try and bet on the visitors. The attack for the second game in a row for the Hornets with a full squad is unlikely to fail. The performance should not suffer. Overall, we suggest considering Total Over.
- Charlotte Total Under (109.5) for 1.90;
- Fred VanVleet Total Three-Point Field Goals Over (3.5) for 1.55;
- W2 and both teams score 100 points for 3.10.