The Charlotte Hornets (6-16) and Toronto Raptors (15-8) meet Friday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Hornets lost to the New York Knicks 119-104 Wednesday. They failed to cover as a 9-point road underdog and the Under (235.5) cashed. Despite limited team scoring, G LaMelo Ball still scored 34 points on 12-for-27 shooting. Charlotte has gone 2-2 over its last 4 games, a stretch following a 7-game losing streak. Over its last 11 games, it is 5-6 against the spread (ATS).

The Raptors fell 123-120 to the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by F

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