NEWSLETTER
The Toronto Raptors (39-39) go up against the Charlotte Hornets (26-53) at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The matchup airs on BSSE and TSN.
These teams match up for the second straight game after the Raptors took down the Hornets 128-108 on Sunday. Pascal Siakam led the way with a team-leading 36 points in the victory for the Raptors, while Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk notched 26 points in the loss for the Hornets.
When is Raptors vs. Hornets and when does it start?
This matchup between the Raptors and Hornets is scheduled to tip off on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Raptors vs. Hornets
The Raptors and Hornets will take to the hardwood at Spectrum Center for this matchup on April 4, and if you’d like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSE, TSN.
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Raptors vs. Hornets Game Preview
Raptors Stats, Odds & Insights
The Raptors have won 29, or 61.7%, of the 47 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The Raptors average 113.1 points per game (only 4.4 fewer points than the 117.5 the Hornets allow).
The Raptors make 1.4 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 10.8 (24th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 12.2.
The Raptors’ offense has been much better when playing at home (114.2 PPG) compared to their play on the road (111.8 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been better when playing at home (109.9 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (113.6 PPG allowed).
In their last 10 games, the Raptors have been scoring 117.6 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 113.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Hornets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Hornets have been outscored by 6.3 points per game (posting 111.2 points per game, 27th in league, while conceding 117.5 per outing, 22nd in NBA) and have a -500 scoring differential.
The Hornets’ 111.2 points per game are just 0.5 fewer points than the 111.7 the Raptors surrender.
The Hornets are 24th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.8 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (33.1%).
The Hornets score 109.5 points per game at home, 3.3 fewer points than on the road (112.8). Defensively they give up 116.2 per game, 2.6 fewer points than away (118.8).
The Hornets are posting 106.8 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 4.4 fewer points than their average for the season (111.2).
Raptors Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 68 | 24.3 | 7.8 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 66 | 19.7 | 4.2 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 63 | 17.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| OG Anunoby | 64 | 17 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Scottie Barnes | 73 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Hornets Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 36 | 23.3 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 4 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | 54 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Mark Williams | 41 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Richards | 62 | 8 | 6.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0 |
| Xavier Sneed | 2 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 |
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