Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction NBA Picks 11/27/24
New Orleans Pelicans (4-14) vs Toronto Raptors (4-14)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)
Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5 / Toronto Raptors +3.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Cavs and Pistons, and they play the Heat, Pacers, and Thunder next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 117.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 22.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Pacers and Warriors, and they play the Grizzlies, Knicks, and Hawks next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 104.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 13 road games.
- The home team has won 11 of the Raptors' last 12 games.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at Smoothie King Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last five games as road underdogs following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Pelicans' last five games as favorites against the Raptors have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell ranks 15th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (11.0).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.9).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.2).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (22.4).
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are favored simply because the Raptors can't win games, but I'm not laying chalk with a team this banged up. Also, the Raptors aren't winning, but they're 12-6 ATS on the season. The Raptors have been in endless close games this season and could easily be sitting with a better record with a bounce here or there. Also, the Pels haven't won a game in almost two weeks, so there's not much difference. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick Toronto Raptors +3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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