New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25
The Toronto Raptors (-113) are favored by 1 point over the New Orleans Pelicans (-106) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line in this game is 232.5. The Raptors are currently on a 3-game winning streak and have a record of 13-32. The Pelicans are 12-34 and have lost their last two games.
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on TSN.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors -1
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-136 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will New Orleans Make it Happen on the Road?
New Orleans dropped to 12-34 on the season with a 123-92 road loss to the Hornets on Saturday. The Pelicans, who were favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 230.5-point line.
Charlotte’s 12-0 run early on set the tone, and the Pelicans couldn’t recover. They were outscored 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and trailed 93-68 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 30-24.
The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 123-92 loss to the Hornets, shooting just 38.1% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Zion Williamson led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55% from the floor.
Trey Murphy added 16 points despite shooting 29.4%, while Jordan Hawkins chipped in 14 points. Williamson scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Hawkins added 9 in the final period.
Defensively, the Pelicans struggled against the Hornets, allowing 123 points in the loss. They gave up at least 30 points in each quarter, with Charlotte shooting 50% from the field.
The Pelicans had trouble defending the three, as the Hornets hit 21 threes at a 42% clip. New Orleans sent Charlotte to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Pelicans finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Will Toronto Find a Way to Win at Home?
Toronto improved to 13-32 on the season with a 117-94 win over the Hawks on Saturday. The Raptors, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 211 points fell short of the 233-point over/under line.
After trailing 27-22 at the end of the 1st quarter, Toronto turned things around by outscoring Atlanta 33-21 in the 2nd quarter. A key 10-0 run helped the Raptors extend their lead, and they continued to pull away by winning the 3rd quarter 31-22 and the 4th quarter 31-24.
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 117-94 win over the Hawks, shooting 47.1% from the field. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher each contributed 23 points, with Barrett hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency and shooting 69.2% overall, while Boucher shot 70% and also made 3 threes at a 75% clip.
Toronto hit 11 threes as a team, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc and 46.7% overall. Barnes scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Boucher added 10 in the 2nd and 7 more in the 4th. Barrett also chipped in 9 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Raptors put on a defensive clinic against the Hawks, holding them to just 94 points on Saturday. Toronto gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up after that, allowing just 21 in the 2nd, 22 in the 3rd, and 24 in the 4th.
Overall, the Raptors held the Hawks to 39% shooting, including 29% from three-point range, where Atlanta made 11 threes. Toronto also sent the Hawks to the line 25 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Raptors finished with 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 7 blocks.