The edge goes to the Raptors at home against the Hornets on Sunday, February 7, at about 64%. That is a real edge, but the Hornets are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Raptors 64%, with a projected score of Charlotte Hornets 113, Toronto Raptors 117. The two teams are rated almost level, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Raptors on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 36 times in 100 games like this, the Hornets would win.
Recent form
The Hornets are 2-1 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -13. The Raptors are 2-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of +7.6.
The Hornets were beaten 128-81 at home by ATL not long ago.
The Raptors' best recent win was 135-92 at home against CHI.
Injuries to watch
Out: Kylan Boswell (CHA), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Coby White (CHA), expected back Oct 26, 2026, Kon Knueppel (CHA), expected back Oct 26, 2026, Grant Williams (CHA), expected back Oct 30, 2026, and Nate Bittle (TOR), expected back Oct 28, 2026.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Raptors lead 4-3, with the Raptors outscoring the Hornets by an average of 1 points per game. The last meeting was TOR 97, CHA 96.