Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-311) will travel to take on the Toronto Raptors (+246) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers come in as 7.5-point favorites and the over/under line is set at 234.
Los Angeles is currently 4th in the West with a record of 28-14 and have won three straight games. On the other side, the Raptors are 12th in the East at 16-28 and have lost three in a row.
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Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Clippers have travelled to take on the Raptors, they are 2-1. Looking back over the previous three times that the Clippers and Raptors have faced off, they have combined to average 230 points per game and have an over/under record of 2-1.
- Los Angeles has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 122 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are favored by 7.5 points today and have gone 6 straight games as the favorite. So far this season, they are 28-6 as the favorite and 22-12 ATS when favored.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Lakers by a score of 127-116. They were favored by 9.5 points going into the game and have now won three straight games overall. The O/U line for that game was 235.5.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 20-22 and have seen the over hit in three straight games. On average, their games have finished with 230.2 points.
Against Western Conference teams, the Clippers are 21-11 compared to 7-3 in non-conference games. This puts them in 4th place in the West, and they are also 1st in the Pacific Division.
On the road, the Clippers are 9-10 straight up and 9-10 ATS. Their ATS record for the season is 23-19, and they have covered the spread in three straight games.
This season, the Clippers have been a top-10 offense, averaging 118 points per game (9th). They have been even better on the road, averaging 117.2 points per game.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 1st in three-point shooting percentage at 40%.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 9th in the league in points allowed at 112.1 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 115.7 points per contest (27th). On two point field goal attempts, the Clippers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.5% and allowing 36.1% from beyond the arc.
Toronto has lost three straight games and is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 16-28. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.
As the underdog, the Raptors have gone 8-20 this season, and they are 7-9 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 7.5 points against the Clippers. In their last three games, they have not covered the spread, and their ATS record is 21-23.
This season, Toronto has gone 23-20-1 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 230.7 points per game. The O/U line for their games has been 227.1 points.
In their most recent game, the Raptors lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 108-100. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Toronto was favored by 7 points going into the game.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 112.0 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 114.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 17th with 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Raptors are 13th in the league at 55%. They have made the 5th most two-point field goals in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting, Toronto is 24th in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 25th in three-point makes.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.5% of their games. In terms of free throw shooting, Toronto is 21st in free throws made per game. They are 9th in offensive rebounds and 2nd in assists.
Coming into today’s game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 116.4 points per contest. Most recently, the Raptors’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 108 points to the Grizzlies.
Looking at our projections, the Clippers are expected to take down the Raptors by a score of 120-111.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -7.5
- Our NBA model projects 231 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Ankle – Out
- Immanuel Quickley – Thigh – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Out
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
