The edge goes to the Hornets at home against the Raptors on Wednesday, February 17, at about 64%. That is a real edge, but the Raptors are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Hornets 64%, with a projected score of Toronto Raptors 114, Charlotte Hornets 117. The two teams are rated almost level, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Hornets 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 Raptors would win.
Recent form
The Raptors are 2-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of +7.6. The Hornets are 2-1 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -13.
The Raptors' best recent win was 135-92 at home against CHI.
The Hornets were beaten 128-81 at home by ATL not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Nate Bittle (TOR), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Malachi Smith (TOR), Kawhi Leonard (TOR), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Coby White (CHA), expected back Oct 28, 2026, and Kon Knueppel (CHA), 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.