Raptors vs. Hornets Odds & Betting Predictions - October 30, 2024

Hit in 6/L6 vs TOR Scottie Barnes is OUT, but Barrett is back for the Raptors which should favor Bridges here with his history against him Bridges has averaged 36.5 PRA vs TOR in his L6 meetings Hit this line in 1/3 games to start the season, but the volume is there with him hitting 32 and 27 PRA in his last 2 games Bridges is projected for 34 minutes today and in games where he plays at least 30 mins, he was over this line in 72% of games last season and 77% at home, where he will be today Bridges has hit his Pts+Rebs line against the Raptors in 5/L6 and in 4 of those 5 he has had 29+ PR, so I like the added padding we get here with the Assists and this it is a better value than just PR straight up. (avg. 4.8 APG vs TOR)

Read full writeup on X: https://x.com/PicksOffice The Clippers return home energized by recent road wins, led by James Harden’s facilitation. With Kawhi Leonard out and Paul George gone, players like Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac are stepping into key roles—Powell showing scoring prowess and Zubac leading in rebounds and points. Portland’s offensive struggles, ranked low in shooting, face a tough matchup against the Clippers’ depth and dominant winning streak over them.

5.26% ev and projections and recent hit rates lean to the over giving value at this number

Big rest advantage to Hornets here

BetRivers

Perfect spot for the kid

Playable at o25.5. Over in 2/3 - one miss vs HOU in a tough matchup vs Jabari Smith. Barely got over this line vs the Heat (another tough spot). But this should be a great spot. To start the season, TOR is a bottom 10 defensive team and a top 8 pace team. They’ve been blitzed by opposing PF: AG 27 P+R, Randle 33, Mobley 33. Every center who has went up against the Raps has failed to clear their rebounding prop as well - should be a spot where Bridges can rack up the boards. And while I think Lamelo still will put up numbers, it’s a slightly worse individual matchup for him against Davion Mitchell and Jamal Shead.

More juiced after under L2 - Charlotte 6.5 point favs

Shooters shoot 🎯 The Huddle got this at 25.5 and I’m seeing some 27.5s in the market already 🤯 LaMelo is seeing insane Usage nearing 40% this season and he’s taking full advantage of that. He’s averaging 31.7 points per game this season and is taking an eye popping 12 3s per game. The Raptors are playing at a Top 10 Pace in the league with the 23rd ranked Adjusted Defensive Rating, per Dunks and Threes. They’re getting eviscerated from long range in 3% and they’re allowing a ton of looks at the rim, two areas LaMelo thrives from. I see no reason to deviate from LaMelo at this point. I’m grabbing over 26.5 points.