New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/27

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 27, 2026. The game will begin at 8:30 PM and air on Gulf. The Pelicans have struggled this season with a record of 25-49. They rank 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division.

The Toronto Raptors, with a 40-32 record, sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They have been better at home, holding a 19-16 record. This game offers a chance for both teams to adjust their standings in the league.

Pelicans vs Raptors Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Toronto Raptors
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pelicans Spread +8.0 (-110), Raptors Spread -8.0 (-110), Pelicans MoneyLine +265, Raptors MoneyLine -331, Over/Under 228 (-110)

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a tough stretch lately. They lost their last three games against the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion Williamson has been a bright spot, scoring over 20 points in each of these games.

The Pelicans’ offense averages 115.4 points per game, ranking 17th in the league. They take a lot of shots, ranking 7th in field goal attempts per game. However, their effective field goal percentage is lower at 52.9, ranking them 27th.

Defensively, the Pelicans allow 119.3 points per game, which ranks them 25th. They struggle with defending two-point shots, allowing opponents to score 57.7% of the time. The team is also challenged in stopping three-point attempts, allowing 14.2 three-pointers made per game.

Toronto Raptors Team Preview

The Toronto Raptors recently faced some challenges in their games. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 94 points while allowing 119. Scottie Barnes stood out with 12 assists, even though the team struggled with shooting, making only 41.7% of their field goals.

Earlier, the Raptors secured a win against the Utah Jazz with a score of 143-127. Their shooting was strong, hitting 61.4% of their shots. RJ Barrett led the scoring with 27 points, while Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 23 points.

For the season, the Raptors are 23rd in points per game, averaging 113.9. They excel in assists, ranking 3rd with 29.1 per game. Defensively, they are solid, allowing 112.4 points per game, which is 9th best in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Raptors are favored by 8 points against the Pelicans. The Pelicans struggle defensively, allowing 119.3 points per game, while the Raptors allow 112.4 points per game. Given this defensive edge, picking the Raptors to cover the -8 spread is reasonable. The projected score is Raptors 120, Pelicans 110, supporting the spread choice.

The over/under is set at 228 points. The Pelicans score 115.4 points per game and allow 119.3, leading to high-scoring games. The Raptors score 113.9 points and allow 112.4 points. Combining these stats, the projected total is 230 points, suggesting a pick on the over 228 is suitable.