Toronto Raptors (15-33) vs LA Clippers (28-20)
Game Info: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +5.5 -- Over/Under: 220.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Los Angeles Clippers invade the Scotiabank Arena to battle the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Here’s an LA Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in fine form as they've won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Hornets in a 112-104 road win on Friday. Norman Powell led the team with 27 points on 11 of 15 shooting, Kawhi Leonard added 21 points with nine rebounds, while James Harden tallied 14 points with 10 assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 54 percent from the field and 11 of 28 from the 3-point line as they took the early lead and always seemed to be in control despite never leading by more than 11 points in this contest. The Clippers will play against the Lakers, Pacers, Jazz, and Bucks following this one.
Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in great shape as they've won seven of their last nine games overall, but they are looking to bounce back after having their five-game win streak halted by the Bulls in a 122-106 loss on Friday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, RJ Barrett added 19 points with nine rebounds and three assists while Immanuel Quickley chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Raptors shot 42 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line which was good enough to stay within striking distance of the Bulls until the fourth quarter where the deficit ballooned to 20 points.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five road games following a road win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won 18 of their last 19 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost 23 of their last 25 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last five home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Clippers' last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
LA Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Clippers are still missing some players including Kris Dunn and Norman Powell, while the Raptors are keeping an eye on Davion Mitchell who is questionable for this one. The Clippers open as favorites on the road, but they are going to be a little weakened for this one as the red-hot Powell is being rested which makes it more tempting to take the Raptors who had won five in a row before their loss on Friday. You can make an argument for either side here, but I am still leaning toward the more reliable Clippers to get the job done at the short line.
Peter’s Pick Los Angeles -5.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
