Toronto Raptors (13-32) vs New Orleans Pelicans (12-34)
Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors -1 -- Over/Under: 232.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies and Hornets, and they play the Mavs, Celtics, and Nuggets next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Magic and Hawks, and they play the Wizards, Bulls, and Clippers next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 22.1 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The home team has won each of the Pelicans' last five games.
- The Pelicans have lost eight of their last nine road games following a road loss.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won each of the Raptors' last three games.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Gradey Dick ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.2%) this season.
- Davion Mitchell ranks 22nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (4.6) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- C.J. McCollum ranks 19th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.1) this season.
- Zion Williamson leads all Pelicans players for points per 36 minutes (28.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 29th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- The Raptors rank 29th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.6).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for net rating this season (-8.7).
- The Pelicans rank 28th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.3%).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. Dejounte Murray is questionable with a finger and elbow injury.
The Raptors will be without Immanuel Quickley, while Ochai Agbaji, Kelly Olynyk, and Jakob Poeltl are questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are healthier than they've been for much of the season, but they're still down Ingram, Jones, and possibly Murray. That's led to inconsistent results, and it's hard to trust the Pels night-to- night. The Toronto Raptors are as healthy as they've been all season, and it's no coincidence they've won five of their last six games. The Raptors have also covered six of their last eight games. While it's probably too little too late, the Raptors are showing this team isn't as bad as its record when guys are actually available. At home, I like the Raptors to keep the positive vibes rolling.
Randy’s Pick Toronto Raptors -1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
