- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Charlotte Hornets (13-23) are set to challenge the Toronto Raptors (22-15) at Spectrum Center this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Raptors claimed a victory against the Hawks with a score of 118-100. Toronto committed 16 fouls, while the Hawks had a total of 21. The Raptors managed to sink 12 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. Atlanta executed 85.7% at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 21 attempts. The Hawks amassed 46 rebounds (8 offensive, 38 defensive) and recorded five blocks in the game. They delivered 28 assists and intercepted 11 steals. Defensively, Toronto allowed the opponent to shoot 39.3% overall (35 of 89). The Raptors distributed 34 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and achieved 10 steals on the defensive end. In rebounding, they secured a total of 46, with 7 offensive boards. From the charity stripe, Toronto made 12 of 19 attempts, good for a 63.2% success rate. Overall, the Raptors posted a field goal percentage of 52.2% (47 of 90) and nailed 12 of 37 three-point attempts.
Brandon Ingram was a key contributor, finishing with 19 points on 8 of 14 shooting over 35 minutes, alongside 9 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Raptors enter this matchup with a 22-15 record. They average 14.4 turnovers and commit 21.4 fouls per game. As a unit, Toronto collects 43.4 rebounds and has notched 1,088 assists this season, ranking 2nd in the league for assists. The team shoots 35.0% from three (438 of 1,251) and 77.6% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 114.5 points per game, placing them 23rd in the NBA, while shooting at a 47.5% success rate from the field.
Defensively, the Raptors force 15.8 turnovers per game, while drawing 19.7 fouls. They restrict opponents to a three-point shooting rate of 34.2% and currently rank 5th in the league for points allowed per game (112.3). Toronto allows a field goal percentage of 46.1% (1,473 of 3,196) and records 43.8 total rebounds per game. They are ranked 12th in assists allowed, giving up 918 assists thus far.
The Hornets recently clinched a victory over the Thunder, winning 124-97. In terms of rebounds, Charlotte allowed Oklahoma City to gather 33 total rebounds (13 offensive). They shot 28.2% from beyond the arc by nailing 11 of 39 attempts and went 18 of 27 from the free-throw line (66.7%). Oklahoma City shot 34 of 93 from the floor, achieving a percentage of 36.6%. The Hornets boasted a shooting rate of 53.2%, converting 41 of 77 attempts. Additionally, they made 19 of their 37 three-point shots (51.4%) and hit 23 free throws for a conversion rate of 92.0%. The Thunder committed 14 fouls in this matchup, sending the Hornets to the free-throw line 25 times. Charlotte managed to secure 40 defensive boards and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 52.
Brandon Miller made a notable impact in this contest, hitting 8 of 16 attempts for a 50.0% field goal rate, and gathering 6 rebounds. He tallied 28 points in 31 minutes and recorded 1 assist.
Charlotte’s season record stands at 13-23. The Hornets average 19.3 fouls per game and boast an impressive 81.4% from the free-throw line. They distribute 26.4 assists per game (13th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 15.7 times per game. This season, Charlotte has scored a total of 4,178 points (116.1 per game) and collects 44.8 rebounds on average. Their offensive shooting efficiency is 45.8%, placing them 24th in the league.
Defensively, the Hornets concede 38.3% on three-point attempts (487 of 1,273) while their opponents have an 80.3% success rate from the free-throw line. They average giving up 28.6 assists and 40.4 total rebounds per game, positioning them 27th and 3rd in the NBA, respectively. Charlotte ranks 21st in points allowed per game with 117.9, forcing 12.8 turnovers, but permitting teams to shoot 48.5% from the floor (25th in the NBA).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s matchup?
Prediction: Back Toronto
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