Clippers vs. Raptors Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

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Clippers vs. Raptors Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The Toronto Raptors (16-28) are underdogs (+7.5) as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers (28-14) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena. The contest airs on BSSC. The matchup has an over/under of 233.5.

Clippers vs. Raptors Odds

  • Clippers odds to win: -325
  • Raptors odds to win: +260
  • Spread: Clippers (-7.5)
  • Total: 233.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Friday, January 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
  • TV: BSSC
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    Clippers and Raptors Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    In games this season they were favored by 7.5 points or more, the Clippers have an 8-7 record against the spread.

    The Raptors are 2-4 against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this year.

    The Clippers and the Raptors combine to average 1.2 fewer points per game than the over/under of 233.5 set for this game.

    Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 228.5 points per game, 5.0 fewer than the over/under for this matchup.

    The average point total in Clippers games this season is 3.3 fewer points than the over/under of 233.5 in this matchup.

    The average total in Toronto’s games this year is 2.8 fewer points than the point total of 233.5 in this outing.

    Los Angeles has gone 23-19-0 ATS this season.

    So far this season, the Raptors have compiled a 20-23-1 record against the spread.

    Clippers Stats & Insights

    The Clippers outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game (scoring 118.0 points per game to rank ninth in the league while allowing 112.1 per outing to rank ninth in the NBA) and have a +247 scoring differential overall.

    The Clippers win the rebound battle by 1.8 boards on average. They collect 43.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the league, while their opponents pull down 41.2 per outing.

    Los Angeles knocks down 13.3 three-pointers per game (10th in the league) compared to its opponents’ 12.7. It shoots 40.1% from deep while its opponents hit 36.2% from long range.

    The Clippers rank fifth in the NBA with 121.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 14th in the league defensively with 115.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.

    In 2023-24, the Clippers’ offense has been better at home, where they score 118.7 points per game, compared to road games, where they record 117.2 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, they have been tougher when playing at home, where they surrender 110.0 points per game, versus on the road, where they let opponents to average 114.7 per game.

    Raptors Stats & Insights

    The Raptors put up 114.3 points per game (18th in league) while giving up 116.4 per outing (18th in NBA). They have a -89 scoring differential and have been outscored by 2.1 points per game.

    The 43.6 rebounds per game Toronto accumulates rank 15th in the league. Their opponents grab 43.8.

    The Raptors knock down 11.8 three-pointers per game (24th in the league), 1.4 fewer than their opponents. They are shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc (23rd in NBA) and opponents are shooting 38.2%.

    The Raptors average 115.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (19th in league), and concede 117.9 points per 100 possessions (18th in NBA).

    In 2023-24 Toronto is averaging 4.7 fewer points per game at home (112.0) than away (116.7).

    Clippers Key Players to Watch

    Paul George is a key contributor on the scoresheet for the Clippers, tallying 23.5 points per game to go with 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

    Russell Westbrook adds 11.3 points, 4.7 assists and 5.9 rebounds per contest. James Harden puts up 17.3 points, 8.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.

    George makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Clippers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 3.6 per contest.

    Kawhi Leonard has put up 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks per game.

    Raptors Key Players to Watch

    Scottie Barnes is at the top of the Raptors scoring and rebounding leaderboards with 20.2 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game to go with 5.8 assists per contest this season.

    Dennis Schroder’s per-game averages this season are 13.9 points, 6.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds.

    Gary Trent Jr. hits 2.3 threes per game.

    Barnes is a strong defensive option with 1.3 steals and 1.6 blocks per game.

  • Pick ATS: Raptors (+ 7.5)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (233.5)

  • Prediction:
    Clippers 118 – Raptors 112
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