With their form on an upward curve, the Toronto Raptors tip off their February schedule against the Los Angeles Clippers this afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.
That means a reunion with their NBA championship hero Kawhi Leonard, but my Clippers vs. Raptors predictions focus on Toronto’s current superstar talent and his strong recent play.
Check out my top NBA picks and storylines for this February 2 matinee.
Raptors vs Clippers prediction
My Raptors pick
Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds (-125 at PointsBet Canada)
My analysis
Scottie Barnes was the engine for the Toronto Raptors’ impressive end to January, as they strung together five straight wins before Friday’s loss to the Bulls. Today’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers is going to come down to the athleticism of Barnes and R.J. Barrett against the wily experience of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.
All of the Scottie Barnes odds have value, but I’m targeting his rebounds prop. He’s averaging 8.1 rebounds per game this season, and he’s been especially active in his past seven outings, with almost nine boards a game over that span, including a 10-rebound effort against the Bulls. Consistency is the key for Barnes to take the next step, and the Raptors have to be thrilled with the recent signs.
Toronto lost the rebounding battle against Chicago, but I’m predicting a response today, particularly with the Clippers adjusting to an early East Coast start. Though Ivica Zubac and Derrick Jones Jr. will test the hosts’ discipline, I see Barnes answering the call alongside Jakob Poeltl.
Darko Rajakovic went with smaller lineups on Friday, with Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk not logging any minutes, and it could be the same story here to combat a wing-heavy L.A. team. Again, that puts the onus on Barnes to do the dirty work and clean the glass.
The Raptors’ franchise cornerstone has drawn praise lately for his locked-in defensive work, and there’s no reason why he can’t continue to be a nightly threat for double-digit boards.
Raptors vs Clippers same-game parlay
Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds
Clippers -4.5
James Harden Over 9.5 assists
The city of L.A. is still digesting the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, but the Clippers have looked comfortable padding their win total in the shadows all year. They’re 7-3 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, and their 29-18-1 ATS mark this season speaks for itself.
The Clippers have a higher ceiling with Leonard back in action, and they’ve also won the last five meetings between these teams. The visitors eased to victory in the prior two games of this road trip, and I’m laying the points with the spread at a manageable 4.5, even with key scorer Norm Powell listed as questionable.
I’m also leaning into Harden’s ability to fill the box score. At slight plus-money odds, the Over 9.5 assists is an attractive play, and The Beard is coming off a fruitful January where he averaged 10 apg.
Harden has dished 10+ dimes in six of his last seven contests. Though he was held to seven assists in his last outing against Toronto, he’s going to have ample opportunities to find open shooters here — and Kawhi’s mere presence gives Harden more room to operate.
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Raptors vs Clippers odds
Raptors vs Clippers live odds
Raptors vs Clippers opening odds
- Spread: Toronto +6 | Los Angeles -6
- Moneyline: Toronto +185 | Los Angeles -225
- Over/Under: Over 222 | Under 222
Odds courtesy of PointsBet Canada.
Raptors vs Clippers spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Clippers get the favorites tag despite a slight sub. 500 road mark this season, but they’ve won on four of their last five visits to Toronto.
- The Under is 7-3 in the past 10 meetings between these teams, and it’s 29-19 for L.A. overall this year.
- The Raptors enter on the heels of four straight Unders, but the Over has been a winning ticket in three of the Clippers’ past four games.
- The defenses were on top in the teams’ November matchup, which ended in a 105-103 Clippers victory.
Raptors vs Clippers trend
The Raptors have cashed the first-half Under in 26 of their last 40 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Clippers.
How to watch Raptors vs Clippers
| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Sunday, 2-2-2025 |
| Tip-off | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN4 |
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