Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
At 10:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-287) will host the Toronto Raptors (+234) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 226.5.
Both teams are coming off of losses, with the Clippers (5-4) falling to the Timberwolves and the Raptors (2-7) losing to the Kings. The Clippers are favored by 7 points.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-105 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can the Raptors Grab a Win in Inglewood?
The Raptors dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 122-107 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Toronto entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total score of 229 points fell short of the 237.5-point over/under line.
Toronto started strong, leading 33-30 after the 1st quarter, but a 27-21 2nd quarter for the Kings shifted momentum. The Raptors regained the lead with a 39-32 3rd quarter, but the Kings dominated the 4th, outscoring Toronto 33-14, including a decisive 12-0 run.
In their 122-107 loss to the Kings, the Raptors shot 48.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% of their threes, making 10 in total. RJ Barrett led the team with 23 points, including 11 in the opening quarter.
Davion Mitchell added 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 66.7%. Chris Boucher contributed 17 points, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.
Defensively, the Raptors allowed 122 points to the Kings, who shot 46% from the field. Toronto gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd, with Sacramento scoring 33 in the 4th to seal the win.
Toronto did well defending the three, holding the Kings to 28% shooting and just 10 made threes. However, they sent Sacramento to the line 32 times, where they hit 28 free throws. The Raptors also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Will Los Angeles Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Clippers moved above .500 for the season, improving to 5-4 after a 107-98 win over the Kings on Friday. Los Angeles picked up the victory on the road and covered the spread as +6.5 point underdogs.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 34-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but things slowed down in the 2nd, with both teams scoring 17 points. The Kings edged the Clippers 28-27 in the 3rd, but Los Angeles pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Sacramento 29-25. The game’s total of 205 points fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.
Norman Powell’s 31 points and 12 rebounds helped the Clippers to a win over the Kings, with Powell hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. James Harden added 22 points, 15 of which came in the 1st quarter, despite shooting 31.2% from the field.
The Clippers made 14 threes, shooting 46.7% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.4%. Derrick Jones hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, while Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Clippers shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Kings to just 17 points, and they kept Sacramento under 30 points in every quarter, allowing 98 points overall. Los Angeles excelled at defending the three, limiting the Kings to just 3 made threes on 11% shooting.
The Clippers gave up 24 free throw attempts, with the Kings converting 21. On the boards, the Clippers grabbed 36 defensive rebounds while allowing 5 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.