New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 3/27/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors meet Friday 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 Pistons and Knicks and play the Rockets next. The Pelicans have lost 3 straight games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 6.7 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Clippers, beat the Jazz and play the Magic next. The Raptors have won 15 of their last 28 games.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19 points and 5.4 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Raptors have won each of their last six games at Scotiabank Arena following a road loss.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena following a loss.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Pelicans have won three of their last four games following a road loss.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Scotiabank Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points: Facts

• Each of the Raptors’ last five night games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of the Pelicans’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Sandro Mamukelashvili ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.9%) this season.
• Brandon Ingram ranks 24th amongst qualified players for points per game (21.5) this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Jeremiah Fears is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
• Derik Queen is one of only 10 players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.6) this season.
• The Raptors rank 2nd in the league for opponent assists per game this season (24.5).
• The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.6).
• The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.6).

New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report

Chucky Hepburn and Immanuel Quickley are out for the Raptors.

The Pelicans will be without Bryce McGowens and Dejounte Murray. Trey Murphy III is questionable.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The Pelicans have been a nice cover for us over the last month or so but now they’re on the end of a back-to-back and won’t have Murray. The Pels have had their issues when they’re not full strength and they’ve been a disaster for most of the season on the road. The Raptors are rested and at home, and they need to keep winning to stay out of the play-in tournament. That race is tight, as there are six teams within 1.5 games of each other. This is a gift for the Raptors. No excuses for Canada’s team. I have to lay the points with the dinosaurs.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Toronto Raptors -8.5