New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Preview
At 8:00 ET, the 17-32 Raptors (+463) will take on the 28-21 Pelicans (-673) at the Smoothie King Center in a non-conference matchup. BSNO will have TV coverage.
New Orleans is currently favored by 11.5 points and has won two straight games. As for Toronto, they’ve lost two straight and are 12th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 231.5.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Raptors have faced off vs. the Pelicans as the underdog, they have gone 2-0. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Pelicans and Raptors, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 221 points per contest.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 120 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
In terms of their O/U record, the Raptors are now 26-22-1 for the season after going over the projected total in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 231.9 points, which is slightly higher than today’s line of 231.5.
Toronto’s last game was a 135-127 loss to the Thunder. The O/U line for that game was 237.5, and the Raptors covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs.
This season, Toronto has gone 17-32 overall and is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 11-21 and 0-11 against Atlantic Division opponents.
On the road, the Raptors are 7-19 this season and have an ATS record of 14-12. As underdogs, they are 9-24 straight-up and 17-16 vs. the spread.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are averaging 114.6 points per game this season, which is 19th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 117 points per game compared to 111.8 at home.
In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the league at 99 possessions per game. They have been an efficient shooting team overall, ranking 11th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting at 35%.
So far, the Raptors have been able to get to the free-throw line an average of 22.5 times per game, which is 16th in the NBA. They have also been a strong rebounding team, ranking 7th in offensive rebounds.
On defense, the Raptors come into the game ranked 19th in the league in points allowed at 117.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 125.7 points per contest (19th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
The Pelicans are 16-10 as the favorite this season and have been favored in 26 of their 49 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +7.5 points per game. Their ATS record as the favorite is 13-13.
New Orleans’ O/U record for the season is 23-26, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is 231.5, and their games have averaged 229.3 points per game.
New Orleans’ last game finished with a combined score of 227 points, which was below the O/U line of 234. The Pelicans won the game by a score of 114-113, but they did not cover the spread (-8.5).
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 7th place with a record of 28-21. In games against the Western Conference, they are 20-17 compared to 8-4 in non-conference games.
The Pelicans have won two straight games and are 14-10 at home this season. Their ATS record at home is also 14-10, and they are favored by 11.5 points today.
As a team, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 116.4 points per game. However, at home, they are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 15th in the league.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 98.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 9th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, they are 10th in three-point shooting at 37%.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.9 points per game. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 21st in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
With the Pelicans being favored by 11.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 115-114 in favor of the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 229 points, and we suggest taking the under
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Larry Nance Jr. – Ankle – Questionable
- Zion Williamson – Foot – Questionable
- Herbert Jones – Adductor – Questionable
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jontay Porter – Back – Out
