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Jacob Rude

Hornets vs. Raptors: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (Jan. 16)

The Hornets (6-7) look to bounce back from falling to Toronto (3-8) on Thursday with a rematch on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

Charlotte struggled through much of Thursday’s matchup before holding the host Raptors to 12 points in the fourth quarter in a furious comeback attempt that fell short.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Hornets +7.5
  • Moneyline: Hornets +240 / Raptors -300
  • Over-under: 219.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in CO, IN, MI, NV, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM.

Advice and prediction

A 34-point total fourth quarter saved the under in Thursday’s meeting between the two teams. Meeting again on Saturday, the over/under has adjusted at three points lower. Considering the extreme circumstances that led to the under hitting, taking the under is intriguing.

However, Hornets +7.5 is the bet if you can get it early. Gordon Hayward’s injury did not project to be a long-term one and there’s a chance he could play on Saturday, which would immediately drop the line. Even without him, the Hornets were close on Friday even with Toronto shooting unseasonably well from three.

Prediction: Toronto 110, Charlotte 106

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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