Oklahoma City Thunder (40-9) vs Toronto Raptors (16-35)
Game Info: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -19 -- Over/Under: 231 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Friday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Knicks and Grizzlies, and they play the Rockets, 76ers, and Cavs next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Suns and Bucks, and they play the Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Heat next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 117.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 104.6 points on 43 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points and 6 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21 points and 5.5 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
The Thunder will be without Nikola Topic, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Ousmane Dieng.
The Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, James Wiseman, PJ Tucker, and Brandon Ingram.
Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the best bet in the NBA with a cover percentage of 69.5 percent, so I wouldn't talk you off the edge if looking to back them here. The Thunder have also covered 12 of their last 17 games as a double-digit favorite. The Toronto Raptors have just four road wins on the season and made some trades at the deadline which could have them short roster-wise for this one. I get it. However, you just don't see a near 20-point line often in the NBA, and I have a hard time bringing myself to get involved with that sort of number. This will be the third time since 1997 that the Thunder are favorites of 18 or more points. It just doesn't happen regularly, folks. The Raptors are 6-3 SU and ATS in their last nine games. Give me the Raptors and the points if forced to pick.
Randy’s Pick Toronto Raptors +19
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
