Raptors vs. Hornets Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 29, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Toronto Raptors (14-5, 1st Atlantic) are on the road Saturday, visiting the Charlotte Hornets (4-14, 4th Southeast). Toronto defeated the Indiana Pacers 97-95 on Wednesday for its 9th consecutive victory. The Raptors lead the Atlantic division by two games over the New York Knicks. Charlotte completes a back-to-back on Saturday when hosting Toronto, after playing at home on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls. Charlotte lost to the New York Knicks 129-101 on Wednesday and has lost each of the last seven. Charlotte is 4th in the Southeast Division, 8.5 games behind first place. Make sure to read this in-depth Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets prediction. The court is calling! Discover our NBA picks for the Toronto Raptors at the Charlotte Hornets prediction and rule the game.
Toronto is in the top 10 at both ends
The Toronto Raptors are 9th in scoring, averaging 119.2 points per game on 49.6% (3rd) shooting overall and 37.0% (11th) from 3-point territory. The Raptors are fifth in points allowed at 112.5 points per game. The Raptors hold opponents to 45.9% (10th) shooting overall and 32.2% (5th) from three-point land.
Brandon Ingram is leading Toronto in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game on 48.6% shooting. Scottie Barnes is second, averaging 19.5 points per game on 50.9% shooting. Toronto has four other players who average double figures. The Raptors average 42.4 rebounds per game, including 9.9 offensive and 32.5 defensive rebounds, led by Jakob Poeltl, who averages 8.1 boards per contest. Immanuel Quickley is the leader in assists, averaging 6.1 per game, while Barnes leads in steals at 1.4 per game and in blocked shots at 1.6 per game
Injuries: RJ Barrett is out for Toronto, and Gradey Dick is questionable
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Charlotte is below average at both ends
The Charlotte Hornets are 20th in scoring, averaging 115.3 points per game. The Hornets shoot 45.5% (22nd) overall and 34.9% (21st) from three-point land. Charlotte allows an average of 120.9 points per game, which is 23rd. The Hornets’ defense allows opponents to shoot 50.5% (30th) overall and 41.6% (30th) from 3-point territory.
Miles Bridges leads Charlotte in scoring, averaging 21.7 points per game on 42% shooting, and LaMelo Ball is second, averaging 20.3 points per game on 38.6% shooting. Charlotte has four other players who average double figures in scoring. The Hornets average 44.8 rebounds per game, including 12.4 offensive and 32.4 defensive rebounds per contest, led by Moussa Diabete, who averages 8.1 rebounds per game. Ball is the leader in assists at 8.8 per game and steals at 1.3 per game. Ryan Kalkbrenner is the rim protector, averaging 1.8 blocked shots per game.
Injuries: Charlotte will play without Josh Green and Grant Williams, while Pat Connaughton is questionable.
Toronto Raptors at Charlotte Hornets Pick
Spread Pick for Raptors vs. Hornets
- Toronto Raptors -8.5 (5 units)
The Toronto Raptors have become one of the strongest teams at both ends of the court. Toronto is 9th in scoring and 5th in points allowed, while third in field goal shooting and 11th in three-point shooting. The Raptors are 10th in field goal shooting percentage allowed and fifth in three-point shooting percentage allowed. These numbers have helped Toronto to win nine consecutive games and take over first place in the Atlantic division, and it is currently second, 1.5 games behind Detroit in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte has lost seven straight, and the biggest reason is on defense, as the Hornets are last in the league in field goal shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage allowed. Charlotte has covered the spread in just five of its last 15 games.
Over/Under Pick for Raptors vs. Hornets
- Under 233 (4 units)
Charlotte will be paying the back half of a back-to-back, and the pace will be slightly slower than normal. The total has finished under in 10 of Charlotte’s last 14 games. The total has finished under in five of Toronto's last six games and in 13 of the Raptors' last 18 played during November. Toronto's defense is fifth-best in the NBA, allowing 112.5 points per game.
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