Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Looking to win big? The Trail Blazers and Raptors face off at 7:30 ET on TSN. The Raptors are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
The over/under for this game is set at 217.5 points, and the Raptors are the home favorites against the Trail Blazers in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Raptors – Portland Trail Blazers odds
Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Trail Blazers have faced off vs. the Raptors as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Trail Blazers and Raptors, the teams have averaged 223 points per game with an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times they have faced off with the Raptors as the home team, the OU record is 1-2.
- Although Portland has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- Toronto has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
Most recently, the Trail Blazers faced off against the 76ers and suffered a defeat with a final score of 126-98, resulting in their overall record of 0-3.
Leading the Trail Blazers against the 76ers, Shaedon Sharpe scored 20 points and Malcolm Brogdon scored 18 points in the game. Sharpe made 7 out of 13 field goals and 2 out of 4 three-point attempts, while Brogdon made 7 out of 16 field goals and 2 out of 6 three-point attempts.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Trail Blazers forced 15 turnovers and blocked 9 shots against the 76ers, but allowed 126 points. Despite their efforts in creating turnovers and blocking shots, the Trail Blazers were unable to contain the 76ers’ offense.
In their most recent game, the Raptors faced off against the 76ers, resulting in a 114-107 loss and bringing their overall record to 1-2.
Against Philadelphia, the Raptors were led by Scottie Barnes who scored 24 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and made 5 assists. Barnes had an impressive shooting performance, going 11/16 (68.8%) from the field and 2/5 (40%) from three-point range. Gary Trent Jr. also made a significant contribution with 17 points and 2 rebounds, but did not record any assists. Trent Jr. shot 6/16 (37.5%) from the field and 3/5 (60%) from three-point range.
Defensively, the Raptors forced 13 turnovers, blocked 5 shots, and allowed 114 points in their most recent game against the 76ers. Additionally, they collected 28 defensive rebounds and recorded 5 steals.
Even though they are 7 point underdogs, we see the Trail Blazers winning this game by a score of 110-109.
Toronto Raptors vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- We like the Trail Blazers on the moneyline (+245)
- The Trail Blazers are also our pick on the spread at +7
- Projecting a combined 219 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- OG Anunoby – Leg – Questionable
- Precious Achiuwa – Groin – Doubtful
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Anfernee Simons – Thumb – Out
- Ish Wainright – Calf – Out
