Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Raptors and Clippers. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on BSSC, and it’s hosted by the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Clippers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 235.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Clippers – Toronto Raptors odds
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Clippers are averaging 110 points per game, compared to the Raptors at 105. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 131 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Los Angeles has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Heading into today’s game, the Raptors are 15-22 overall and 11th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 6-5 compared to 9-17 in the East.
When playing on the road, Toronto is 6-13 straight up and 10-9 against the spread. Their average scoring margin on the road is -1.7 points per game.
As the underdog, the Raptors have gone 7-15 straight up and 12-10 ATS. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -3.2 points per game.
So far, Toronto has been the underdog in 22 of their 37 games. Their ATS win streak as the underdog is two games.
In terms of their over/under record, the Raptors are 21-15-1. The over has hit in three straight games for Toronto. On average, their games have finished with 231.6 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors have been more effective on the road this season, averaging 117.6 points per game compared to 113.2 at home. Overall, they are 15th in the league with 115.4 points per game.
In terms of pace, Toronto is 15th in the NBA with 99.1 possessions per game. They have been efficient inside the arc, ranking 3rd in two-point field goals made per game (55%). However, they have struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 35% of their three-point attempts (23rd).
So far, the Raptors have outscored the NBA average in 48.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%. When it comes to free throws, Toronto is 23rd in both attempts and makes.
The Raptors’ defense is presently ranked 17th in the league, allowing an average of 116.1 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 13th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 17th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.
At home, the Clippers are 15-4 this season and have an average scoring margin of +8.5 points per game. They have won four straight games at home and are 11-8 ATS at home.
So far, the Clippers have been the favorite in 29 of their 36 games and have a record of 23-6 in those games. Their average scoring margin in those games is +10.5 points per game. As the favorite, they are 18-11 ATS.
Against the Western Conference, the Clippers have gone 18-10 compared to 5-3 against the East. In the Pacific Division, they are 6-3 and are currently in first place.
Overall, the Clippers are 23-13 this season and are in 4th place in the Western Conference. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +8.5 points per game.
In their last game, the Clippers beat the Suns by a score of 138-111. They were 5-point favorites and covered the spread by 27 points. The over/under line was 234.5 points and the game finished with a total of 249 points.
So far this season, the Clippers have been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the NBA. They are currently 5th in field goal percentage and 2nd in three-point shooting at 38%. However, they are just 22nd in assists per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 9th in the league at 117.2 points per game. Interestingly, they are averaging the same number of points at home (117.1) as they are on the road.
Overall, the Clippers’ pace of play is 26th in the NBA at 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of free throw attempts, they are 14th in the league.
In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 8th in the NBA by allowing 111.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.3% from downtown.
Coming in as 10 point favorites, our projections have the Clippers picking up a 118-116 win.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+10)
- Our NBA model projects 234 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Otto Porter Jr. – Knee – Questionable
- Jakob Poeltl – Ankle – Out
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
