The Toronto Raptors have been dealt a tough hand to start the season when it comes to injuries. Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and several other key reserves have missed time.
But this is a scrappy team that never gives up, and my Raptors vs. Clippers predictions like Toronto’s chances to keep another game close.
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Raptors vs Clippers prediction
My Raptors pick
Raptors +6.5 (-110 at PointsBet Canada)
My analysis
The Toronto Raptors look like they're on the fast track to extinction when you consider all the injuries they've had to deal with this season.
That makes the job head coach Darko Rajakovic has done all the more impressive. Now, you might say, “How is a 2-7 record impressive,”? Well, let me tell you.
Toronto has bought into Rajakovic’s high-tempo offense predicated on getting out in transition and moving the basketball, and the early returns are promising. Toronto enters this game ranked 13th in offensive rating, third in assist rate, and sixth in pace.
Toronto is 7-2 against the spread, and I like it to improve on that tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers are basically the exact opposite of the Raptors. They're a slow, methodical team that works in half-court offense. The results to this point have been mixed, with L.A. ranked 21st in offensive rating and 28th in pace.
Obviously, no Kawhi Leonard hurts, but this group is struggling to find consistent offense. Raptors fans love Norm Powell, but the Clippers probably weren’t expecting him to be their leading scorer at this point.
Los Angeles is also playing the second half of a back-to-back following a road win over the Sacramento Kings last night, so it may not even be in a position to take advantage of a soft Raptors defense.
Toronto +6.5 is too sweet to pass up.
Raptors vs Clippers same-game parlay
Raptors +6.5
RJ Barrett Over 22.5 points
Jakob Poeltl 10+ rebounds
With Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley out, RJ Barrett has shouldered the load on offense for the Raptors. Barrett is averaging 25.7 points on 21.2 field goal attempts per game which includes a solid 35.7% from beyond the arc.
Quickley could suit up, but I don’t expect Barrett to start taking fewer shots considering the way he's played this season. Barrett should also have a solid matchup against a bit of an undersized Clippers team to eclipse this line for the fifth time in seven games
Jakob Poeltl is averaging 11.4 rebounds per game this season, and while the Clippers are solid rebounding themselves, the matchup with Ivica Zubac means lots of runs tonight for Big Jak.
Mix in some heavy legs for a Los Angeles team playing its second game in as many nights, and that could mean a few more bricks and more boards to collect for the big man.
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Raptors vs Clippers odds
Raptors vs Clippers live odds
Raptors vs Clippers opening odds
- Spread: Toronto +7.5 | Los Angeles -7.5
- Moneyline: Toronto +260 | Los Angeles -320
- Over/Under: Over 226.5 | Under 226.5
Odds courtesy of PointsBet Canada
Raptors vs Clippers spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Raptors opened this matchup as 7.5-point underdogs, and bettors have liked the value, with the road underdog moving the spread to 6.5.
- The Raptors' high tempo should keep them in this game against a Clippers team playing the second half of a back-to-back.
- The total hit the board at 226.5 and was bet as high as 229 before getting back down all the way past the opening number to sit at 225.5 as of Saturday afternoon.
- The Raptors have also been a great Over bet this season, thanks to their high pace of play and their 29th ranked defense.
Raptors vs Clippers trend
The Raptors have hit the game total Over in 24 of their last 36 away games, dating back to last season for +10.80 units and a 27% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Clippers.
How to watch Raptors vs Clippers
| Location: | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA |
| Date: | Saturday, 11-09-2024 |
| Tip-off: | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | TSN, FDSSC |
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