New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks

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.

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.