Hornets vs Raptors Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2026

The Charlotte Hornets will sqaure off with the Toronto Raptors in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

Led by the likes of Miles Bridges, Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball, the Hornets are aiming to beat a Raptors team that includes Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hornets vs Raptors game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Charlotte vs Toronto NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Raptors a 59% chance of winning against the Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Hornets vs Raptors: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Hornets $2.20, Raptors $1.71
• Line: Hornets +2.5 ($1.91), Raptors -2.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 230 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hornets at $2.20 and the Raptors at $1.71.

The Hornets are 2.5-point underdogs against the Raptors, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Raptors (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Raptors (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 230-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Hornets vs Raptors: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Toronto at $1.71 with Bet365
• Line: Raptors -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Hornets vs Raptors betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

Hornets vs Raptors: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Raptors at Spectrum Center this Thursday is the Raptors winning 116-113.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Charlotte vs Toronto game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Hornets vs Raptors prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Charlotte vs Toronto game.

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Hornets vs Raptors: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Hornets and Raptors at Spectrum Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
• Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
• Time: 11:00am AEDT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Charlotte vs Toronto predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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