Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday January 7 2026
Hornets vs Raptors picks are on the board for Wednesday night, and this matchup brings plenty of betting angles to consider. I’m breaking down the spread, total, and matchup using only market data and recent form, while keeping this focused for sharp bettors looking for value alongside today’s NBA picks.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Raptors -2.5
- Total Pick: Under 229.5
- Projected Final Score: Raptors 114, Hornets 109
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Hornets vs Raptors
- Charlotte has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- The Hornets are 3-0 ATS against Toronto this season, including two outright upsets.
- All three meetings between these teams this season have gone under the total.
- Toronto is 4-1 straight up and against the spread over its last five games.
- The under is 9-3 in Toronto’s last 12 games.
- Over the last 10 games, the Raptors rank No. 5 in defensive rating, while Charlotte ranks 21st.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | -2.5 | -110 |
| Charlotte | +2.5 | -110 |
| Bet | Total | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over | 229.5 | -114 |
| Under | 229.5 | -106 |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Toronto | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06 | 06:07:53PM | -2 (-108) | +2 (-112) |
| 01/06 | 09:42:37PM | -2 (-112) | +2 (-108) |
| 01/06 | 11:20:32PM | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-110) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06 | 06:07:54PM | 231 (-108) | 231 (-112) |
| 01/06 | 06:41:46PM | 231 (-105) | 231 (-115) |
| 01/06 | 06:43:03PM | 230 (-114) | 230 (-106) |
| 01/06 | 07:23:40PM | 229.5 (-114) | 229.5 (-106) |
Hornets vs Raptors Game Preview and Analysis
This is the fourth meeting of the season between these teams, and Charlotte has clearly had Toronto’s number against the spread so far. The Hornets have covered in all three previous matchups, including two outright upsets, while every game has stayed under the total.
Charlotte comes in riding serious momentum. The Hornets are fresh off a 124-97 road win in Oklahoma City as a 15.5-point underdog. They led by 17 at halftime and knocked down 19 three-pointers. Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and LaMelo Ball combined to shoot 66.7 percent from deep in that win, showing how dangerous this offense can be when it gets hot.
Toronto is quietly playing its best basketball of the season as well. The Raptors are 4-1 straight up and ATS over their last five games, but all of those contests were at home. This will be their first road game since December 26, which adds an adjustment factor despite being on equal rest.
From a betting perspective, defense is the separator. Over the last 10 games, Toronto ranks fifth in defensive rating compared to Charlotte at 21st. The Hornets can absolutely shoot their way into this game again, but asking them to repeat elite three-point efficiency is risky. With the spread still under a full possession, I trust Toronto’s defense to travel.
CHA and TOR Key Injuries and Notes
- CHA: Grant Williams is out.
- CHA: Ryan Kalkbrenner is out.
- CHA: Mason Plumlee is out.
- TOR: Jakob Poeltl remains out with a back injury.
Final Score Prediction
- Toronto 114
- Charlotte 109
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Raptors -2.5
- Total: Under 229.5
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