UPDATE: The Toronto Raptors are set to extend their impressive nine-game winning streak as they face off against the Charlotte Hornets tonight at 6 p.m. EST in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a record of 14-5, the Raptors are currently ranked second in the Eastern Conference and are determined to secure their tenth consecutive victory.
The Raptors, boasting a strong 13-2 conference record, are heavily favored in this matchup, with the BETMGM SPORTSBOOK line placing them at -8.5. The Hornets, struggling this season at 5-14, sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and will look to improve their 4-9 conference record in tonight’s game.
Toronto has been firing on all cylinders, shooting 50.1% from the field and 37.0% from beyond the arc. Their last encounter ended in a thriller, with the Raptors narrowly winning 110-108 on November 18, led by Brandon Ingram who scored 27 points.
Key players to watch include the Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, who is averaging 18.3 points per game, and Brandon Miller, who has been on fire recently, averaging 27.0 points over the last ten games. For the Raptors, Ingram continues to shine with an average of 26.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in his recent outings. Immanuel Quickley also contributes significantly with 15.5 points and 4.8 rebounds.
As for the teams’ recent performances, the Hornets have struggled with a 2-8 record in their last ten games, averaging 112.8 points per game. Meanwhile, the Raptors are riding high with a 9-1 stretch, averaging 119.1 points per game while limiting opponents to 109.6 points.
Injury updates reveal that the Hornets will be without Grant Williams (day-to-day, ACL), Pat Connaughton (day-to-day, calf), and Josh Green (day-to-day, shoulder). The Raptors, however, will miss RJ Barrett due to a knee injury.
As the Raptors aim to maintain their momentum, fans can expect an electrifying matchup that could shift the dynamics in the Eastern Conference. Tune in tonight to see if Toronto can secure their milestone victory!
