Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 5

The Charlotte Hornets (6-16) travel to face the Toronto Raptors (15-8) after losing nine consecutive road games. The Raptors take on the Hornets in a game that Toronto is currently a strong favorite by 7.5 points. The game's over/under is 229.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Raptors-Hornets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Raptors vs. Hornets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
• TV: FDSSE and TSN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction

ATS Pick: Raptors (- 7.5)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Raptors 123 - Hornets 110

Raptors vs. Hornets Betting Insights

• Of 23 games so far this season, the Raptors have played 11 with more than 229.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total.
• This year, 12 of the Hornets' 22 games have had a combined total of more than 229.5 points scored.
• The Raptors and Hornets average three more points between them than the total of 229.5 for this game.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined four more points per game, 233.5, than this game's over/under of 229.5 points.
• Toronto has been the favorite in 15 games this season and has come away with the win 11 times (73.3%) in those contests.
• Charlotte has been an underdog in 19 games this season and has come away with the win five times (26.3%) in those contests.
• In the last two head-to-head meetings, Toronto and Charlotte have a tied 1-1 record.
• The Hornets have an advantage against the spread (2-0) when playing the Raptors.
• The Raptors have been the favorites in four of their previous five contests, and came up short against the spread in all five.

Raptors Recent Trends

• The Raptors are 3-7 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Toronto and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.8 points over its last 10 games, 3.3 more than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Raptors have 11 wins against the spread in 23 games this season.
• This season, Toronto has just two ATS wins in six games as a favorite of 7.5 points or more.
• Raptors games this year have gone over the total in 10 out of 22 opportunities (45.5%).
• The 117.8 points per game the Raptors score are only 2.1 fewer points than the Hornets allow (119.9).
• When Toronto totals more than 119.9 points, it is 6-5 against the spread and 7-4 overall.
• This season, the Raptors have a 49.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.4% lower than the 49.6% of shots the Hornets' opponents have knocked down.
• Against the spread, the Raptors have fared worse when playing at home, covering four times in 11 home games, and seven times in 12 road games.
• Toronto has exceeded the over/under in five of 11 home games (45.5%), compared to five of 12 road games (41.7%).
• At home, the Raptors have won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 8-2 (.800). In away games, they are 3-2 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.

Raptors Recent Stats

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes posts 20.4 points, 8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 1.7 blocks (fifth in league).
• Brandon Ingram averages 21.4 points, 5.8 boards and 3.8 assists per contest, shooting 46.9% from the floor and 29.5% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Immanuel Quickley averages 16.1 points, 6.3 assists and 4.4 boards per game.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili averages 10.2 points, 1.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds.
• Jakob Poeltl posts 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks.

Raptors Player Props

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Charlotte's average total over the last 10 games is 5.2 points greater than the 229.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Hornets have played 22 games, with 10 wins against the spread.
• Charlotte is 4-4 ATS when underdogs by 7.5 points or more this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over eight times in 22 opportunities (36.4%).
• The Hornets put up an average of 114.7 points per game, just 1.1 more points than the 113.6 the Raptors allow to opponents.
• When it scores more than 113.6 points, Charlotte is 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall.
• The Hornets' 45.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Raptors have given up to their opponents.
• This season, the Hornets are 6-5-0 at home against the spread (.545 winning percentage). Away, they are 4-7-0 ATS (.364).
• Looking at the over/under, Charlotte's games have gone over three of 11 times at home (27.3%), and five of 11 away (45.5%).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Hornets have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than on the road (.000, 0-2).

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges is averaging 21.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He's also draining 42% of his shots from the floor and 32.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 triples per game.
• Kon Knueppel is averaging 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game. He's making 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 treys per game (seventh in NBA).
• The Hornets are getting 19.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game from LaMelo Ball this year.
• Moussa Diabate gives the Hornets 9 points, 8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while posting 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest. He is making 79.8% of his shots from the floor.

Hornets Player Props

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