Hot off the heels of a heartbreaking buzzer-beater defeat suffered at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, the Toronto Raptors return to action in the second half of a back-to-back as they look to get their season back on track against the Charlotte Hornets. The last time these two teams squared off, the Raptors lost in overtime putting an end to their nine-game winning streak.
As we head into the weekend, why not kick it off with a boost to your bankroll with our Hornets vs. Raptors same game parlay? Check out our expert picks & betting analysis below to learn how you can win big on this evening’s action and get ready to hit nothing but net with your next NBA bet.
- Raptors Moneyline (-300)
- Immanuel Quickley Over 2.5 Threes Made (-108)
- Jakob Poeltl Over 8.5 Rebounds (-123)
Hornets vs. Raptors Same Game Parlay
Raptors Moneyline (-300)
Losing at the buzzer is always a tough pill to swallow. With emotions reaching a boiling point, look for the Raptors to take out their frustrations at the expense of the Hornets in tonight’s clash. Not only was their Thursday night loss to the Lakers cause for frustration, but in a rematch with the Hornets, who ended their lengthy win streak, this matchup has personal written all over it.
With a motivated and hungry squad looking to get back into the win column, as well as the return of starting centre Jakob Poeltl, the Raps are in a great position to take the win.
In their previous meeting with the Hornets, victory was in the Raptors’ grasp before blowing a double-digit lead in the second half. Set to leave no doubt as to who the superior team is, bank on the Raptors to take the win outright.
Immanuel Quickley Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-108)
A premier three-point shooter in the league, back Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley to let it fly from outside as he hits Over 2.5 threes this evening. In both of his previous starts against the Hornets, Quickley abused their porous defence along the perimeter, splashing three triples in each game played against them.
Quickley hasn’t just found success from behind the arc against the Hornets; he’s been lighting it up from distance all season long. Shooting a sensational 39.1% from deep and hitting 2.6 three-pointers per game, the outside shooting of Quickley has been terrific this year.
Over his last 10 games, Quickley has hit three or more long balls, showing that his hot hand from outside never seems to cool off. Having remained a consistent producer for the Raps, bank on Quickley to once again make his matchup pay from outside as he makes it rain from three-point land to the tune of Over 2.5 three-pointers made.
Jakob Poeltl Over 8.5 Rebounds (-123)
There was a glaring hole at the five last night, and the Raptors, as well as their diehard fans, will all be ecstatic to see the return of their Austrian big man, Jakob Poeltl, to the lineup. A fantastic paint presence, not only does Poeltl hold it down defensively as a rim protector, but he also gobbles up boards with ease.
Taking on a soft, young, and inexperienced Hornets frontcourt, look for Poeltl to have no trouble bumping and fighting for position down low as he hauls in several missed shots throughout the contest. In both of his previous starts against the Hornets, Poeltl was able to grab nine or more boards in both games.
Having corralled Over 8.5 rebounds in seven of his last 10 games played, bank on Poeltl to get the job done on the glass against the Hornets this evening.