Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Thunder are favored by 15 points in this non-conference matchup against the Raptors. The over/under line is set at 228.5.
Oklahoma City is currently on a three-game win streak and holds the top spot in the Western Conference. Toronto has lost eight straight and is 12th in the East.
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Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Raptors, the Thunder have put together a record of 3-2. Over the last three head-to-head matchup between the Thunder and Raptors, the Thunder have the edge vs. the spread at 2-1, but the Thunder actually have a positive scoring differential of 4 points per game.
- Through their last three road games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Although Toronto has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 7-3 straight up.
Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
As the favorite, the Thunder have a record of 39-13 this season and are favored by 15 points today. In their last three games, they have also been the favorite and have covered the spread in each of those games.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record for the season is 40-28, but they have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. On the road, they are 18-15 ATS compared to 22-13 ATS at home.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Thunder are 36-31-1. Today’s line of 228.5 is lower than the team’s average O/U line of 233.4. In 49 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 228.5.
In their last game, the Thunder beat the Jazz by a score of 119-107. The O/U line for that game was 232, giving them an under bet. The Thunder also covered the spread in that game, going in as 15.5-point favorites.
Oklahoma City is currently in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 48-20. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 31-15 and 17-5 in non-conference games. The Thunder have won three straight games and are 20-13 on the road this season.
The Thunder have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season, ranking 3rd in points per game at 120.7. They have been especially effective from beyond the arc, leading the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of pace, Oklahoma City is 12th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
On the road, the Thunder are averaging 118.6 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Overall, they have outscored the league average in 70.6% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, Oklahoma City is 2nd in the league at 50%.
When it comes to assists, the Thunder are 12th in the NBA at 26.9 per game. In terms of free-throw shooting, they are 12th in the league at 17.9 made free throws per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, Oklahoma City is 29th in the league.
At present, the Thunder’s defense is ranked 13th, allowing 113.0 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 11.5 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 1st in blocked shots at 6.7 per game.
Toronto is hoping to snap their 8-game losing streak today as they face the Thunder. The Raptors are 15-point underdogs and have gone 9 straight games without covering the spread.
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Kings by a score of 123-89. The O/U line for that game was 233.5, and Toronto was getting 11 points as the underdog.
This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 35-33-1, and their games have averaged 231.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228.5, and Toronto has seen an average combined scoring of 229.4 in their games.
Overall, the Raptors are 23-46 this season, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the spread, they are 31-38 and have an ATS record of 13-21 at home.
In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Raptors are 16-26 compared to 7-20 in non-conference games. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 110.3 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 113.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th in the league at 47%. From three-point range, they are 25th in the NBA, shooting 35%.
When it comes to assists, Toronto is 5th in the league with 29 per game. In terms of pace, they are 13th at 99.3 possessions per game. So far this season, the Raptors have hit an average of 16.1 free throws per game, which is 23rd in the NBA.
When looking at how they compare to the NBA scoring average, the Raptors have outscored it in 44.9% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 18th in the league at 54%. At home, Toronto is averaging 110.3 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 118.1 points per game. Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.2% and 37.3% from three-point territory.
The Thunder enter this game as 15-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 114-110.
Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+15)
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- RJ Barrett – Personal – Out
- Immanuel Quickley – Personal – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
