New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Read our Pelicans vs Raptors prediction for this NBA regular season game in Toronto. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Pelicans have a road matchup with Toronto at 12-34.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 117.8 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.
  • The Raptors face the Pelicans at 13-32.
  • Defensively, Toronto are giving up 117.4 points per game.
  • The Raptors are coming off a 117-94 win vs. the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Raptors Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors (-113) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (-106) in a non-conference matchup. The Raptors are favored by 1 point and have won three straight games. The Pelicans have lost two straight and are 14th in the Western Conference.

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on TSN. The over/under line for this game is 232.5 points.

Pelicans vs. Raptors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto Raptors
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds TOR -1, NO -106 | TOR -113 O/U 232.5

Pelicans Preview: Can New Orleans Stun the Crowd at Scotiabank Arena?

The Pelicans’ season woes continued with a 123-92 road loss to the Hornets on Saturday, dropping their record to 12-34. Favored by 2.5 points going into the game, New Orleans not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell short of the O/U line of 230.5.

A 12-0 run by the Hornets early on put the Pelicans in a tough spot, as Charlotte stretched their lead from 28-23 to 40-23. New Orleans couldn’t recover, being outscored 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and entering the 4th down 93-68.

The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 123-92 loss to the Hornets, shooting just 38.1% from the field and making only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Zion Williamson led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 55% of his shots.

Trey Murphy added 16 points, though he shot just 29.4% from the field and 22.2% from three. Jordan Hawkins contributed 14 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, while Yves Missi scored 10 of his 12 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Pelicans struggled to contain the Hornets, giving up 123 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, followed by 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Pelicans had trouble defending the three, as the Hornets made 21 threes on 42% shooting. New Orleans sent Charlotte to the line 25 times, where they hit 18 free throws. The Pelicans finished with 30 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 5 blocks.

Raptors Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Toronto?

The Pelicans dropped to 12-34 on the season after a 123-92 road loss to the Hornets on Saturday. New Orleans, favored by 2.5 points, failed to cover the spread, losing by 31 points. The game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 230.5-point over/under line.

A key moment came when the Hornets went on a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 28-23 to 40-23. New Orleans couldn’t recover, trailing 93-68 going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 30-24.

Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 117-94 win over the Hawks, shooting 47.1% from the field. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher each added 23 points, with Barrett hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency and shooting 69.2% overall, while Boucher also connected on 3 threes, shooting 70% from the field.

The Raptors hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%. Barnes scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Boucher added 10 in the 2nd and 7 more in the 4th. Barrett contributed 9 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Raptors' defense shined on Saturday, holding the Hawks to just 94 points. Toronto allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up, giving up just 21 in the 2nd, 22 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Atlanta to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors held the Hawks to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Toronto also sent Atlanta to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Raptors grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while adding 11 steals and 7 blocks.

Pelicans vs Raptors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • New Orleans has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • Through their last ten home games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 111 points per game.
  • The last ten games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Toronto has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Pelicans vs Raptors Prediction

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