Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/11
The Toronto Raptors visit the New Orleans Pelicans in the middle of the NBA Regular Season. The game will be held at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on the Gulf channel.
The Raptors have a record of 36-28, ranking fifth in the Eastern Conference. They recently lost to the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Pelicans hold a 21-45 record, sitting 13th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a win against the Washington Wizards.
Raptors vs Pelicans Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Toronto Raptors vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Betting Odds: Raptors -1.5 (-109), Pelicans +1.5 (-114)
Toronto Raptors Team Preview
The Toronto Raptors are heading into their next game with a mixed record from recent games. They won against the Dallas Mavericks by 30 points, scoring 122. However, they lost to the Houston Rockets by 14 and the Minnesota Timberwolves by 8.
RJ Barrett has been a strong performer for the Raptors. In the game against Houston, he scored 25 points. Scottie Barnes also contributed well, scoring 24 points in the same game.
The Raptors have some concerns with injuries. Jakob Poeltl is questionable due to an illness. Trayce Jackson-Davis and Collin Murray-Boyles are also uncertain to play because of finger and thumb injuries, respectively.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been scoring well in recent games. They scored 138 points against the Washington Wizards, winning by 20 points. Saddiq Bey was a key player, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
The Pelicans have solid offensive stats this season. They are ranked 15th in points per game with 115.5. They attempt many field goals, ranking 5th in field goal attempts per game.
Trey Murphy III is one of the top players for the Pelicans. He averages 22 points per game with a field goal percentage of 47.3%. Zion Williamson also contributes with 21.5 points per game and shoots 58.7% from the field.
BTB Betting Pick
The Raptors are favored by 1.5 points against the Pelicans. With their strong defensive stats, allowing only 111.7 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Raptors 114, Pelicans 112, so taking the Raptors at -1.5 (-109) looks favorable.
The total for the game is set at 232.5 points. The Pelicans have a high points allowed per game at 120.2, while the Raptors score an average of 113.5 points per game. This suggests a total score of 226 points, so taking the under at 232.5 (-110) seems like a solid pick.