Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors Picks and Prediction for Monday November 17, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Toronto Raptors (8-5) are hosting the Charlotte Hornets (4-9) on Monday night. The Raptors are returning home with momentum and on a current three-game winning streak, with each of those victories coming on the road. On the other side, the Hornets have dropped their last two games and are dealing with a long list of injuries. Check out our NBA plays and other selections in the six other major sports at Winners and Whiners.
Hornets are banged up
Injuries have hurt Charlotte’s season, barely before it could even get going. LaMelo Ball has only played in seven of the team's 13 games this season. After missing five straight games, Ball finished with 16 points and 10 assists in 27 minutes in a 147-134 overtime loss to Milwaukee. Then there's Brandon Miller has only played in two games so far, but is scheduled to be re-evaluated soon.
As a team, the Hornets score 117.2 per game (19th) but give up 120.5 (20th). Efficiency-wise, the defense has been bad (26th), and the offense is mediocre (18th). With LaMelo missing close to half of the team's games, Miles Bridges is leading the way with 22.1 ppg, followed by rookie Kon Knueppel (17.2 ppg).
Key Injury Report for Hornets:
- F Brandon Miller (shoulder) is close to returning but is out.
- G Josh Green (shoulder) is out.
- F Grant Williams (knee) is out.
Raptors are on a roll
Toronto has quietly become one of the best stories in the Eastern Conference. They went 4-1 on their latest road trip and have won seven of their last eight games overall. On Saturday, Toronto smacked Indiana 129-111. Center Jakob Poeltl grabbed nine rebounds and scored 22 points on 8 for 9 shooting, which matched gaurd RJ Barrett for a team-high in scoring.
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The Raptors are 13th in the NBA, averaging 120.6 ppg, led by the trio of Brandon Ingram (20.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg), Scottie Barnes (19.7 ppg, 7.8 rpg), and RJ Barrett (19.3 ppg). The Raptors also sit sixth in offensive efficiency. On defense, Toronto is 15th on defensive efficiency and 11th, allowing 115. 7 ppg.
Key NBA Injuries for Raptors
- G Ochai Abaji (back) is questionable.
Hornets vs Raptors Pick
ATS Prediction for Hornets vs. Raptors:
- Raptors -8.5 (4 units)
This is a bad matchup for Charlotte. Even with LaMelo back, he's likely to still see his minutes again, and without Brandon Miller, the team has a lower offensive ceiling. On the other side, Toronto is clicking.
With the Raptors rolling offensively and returning home against the Hornets' shaky defense, I believe the Raptors should get separation early and keep it. I expect a clean double-digit win.
Total Prediction for Hornets vs. Raptors:
- Under 238.5 (4 units)
This number feels a bit too high, especially with Ball just easing back into form. The Hornets score only 113.1 per game on the road, and Toronto’s defense has been improving. The Raptors have allowed 113 points or less in seven of their last eight games, and I see them slowing things down with a lead late. I like the under.
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