The Charlotte Hornets'(7-17) visit the'Toronto Raptors'(10-15) on Monday. Tip from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Raptors'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Charlotte leads 1-0
The Hornets were blown out 135-82 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, failing to cover as 12-point home underdogs. F Brandon Miller'led the team in scoring with 14 points while G'Bryce McGowens'added 12 and was the only other Charlotte player to score in double figures. F Miles Bridges'was 1 point shy of a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Charlotte shot a dismal 36.3% in the loss.
The Raptors fell 125-104 to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, failing to cover as 1.5-point home favorites. F Scottie Barnes'scored a team-high 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, with only 3 other Raptors players scoring in double figures. F Pascal Siakam'and C'Jakob Poeltl'each scored 15 and combined for 13 rebounds. Toronto shot 51.9% from the field in the loss.