Toronto Raptors (4-14) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-14)
November 27, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans -1.5; Over/Under: +220.5
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Player Prop Picks 11-27-24
On November 27, 2024, the Toronto Raptors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans in a matchup between two teams struggling this season. Both teams have faced challenges, with the Raptors recently suffering a narrow loss to the Detroit Pistons and the Pelicans enduring a tough loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Toronto will rely heavily on RJ Barrett, who leads the team with 22.8 points per game, while Jakob Poeltl provides a solid presence in the paint with 12.2 rebounds per game. However, the Raptors have struggled with consistency and defensive lapses, as evidenced by their high points allowed per game (117.9).
The Pelicans, similarly, have had difficulties this season, with Brandon Ingram leading their scoring efforts. The team is also missing some key players due to injuries, which has contributed to their struggles. Defensively, they allow 115.1 points per game, and they will need to improve in this area to stand a chance against the Raptors.
Jakob Poeltl Over 10.5 Rebounds
Jakob Poeltl is having a strong rebounding season in the 2024-25 campaign. Through 18 games, he is averaging 16.2 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. His rebounding efficiency has been impressive, with a significant focus on defense, where he grabs 9.8 defensive rebounds per game. Offensively, he contributes 2.4 offensive rebounds per game. He has been averaging 32.4 minutes per game and is shooting 58.5% from the field, underlining his effectiveness in the paint.
Jacob Peltl has been one of the best rebounders in the NBA as of late. We’ve seen him have double-digit rebounds in 6 straight games and in 2 of those games he had a 19-rebound performance against the Pistons and a 18-rebound performance against the Cavs. The Pelicans are giving up 52.7 rebounds per game to opposing teams this season which is above the league average. I expect another big night from Poeltl on the glass.
Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 Assists
Brandon Ingram has been averaging 5.4 assists per game in the 2024-25 season for the New Orleans Pelicans. This reflects his growth as a playmaker, alongside his scoring contributions, with Ingram also posting 22.9 points per game. His ability to facilitate while remaining a key scoring threat has been a notable part of his performance this year.
Brandon Ingram has been facilitating the ball much better than what his average says. He’s had a couple of games where he recorded 0 assists but those are rare. CJ McCollum and Dejontae Murray have returned to the lineup for the Pelicans which gives Brandon Ingram more weapons to distribute the ball to. This is a good spot to buy back in on Ingram after a slow night in the assist collum.
RJ Barrett Under 22.5 Points
RJ Barrett is currently averaging 23.2 points per game, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists, showing his all-around ability for the Toronto Raptors. Barrett’s scoring efficiency includes shooting 42.7% from the field, with 32.6% from three-point range. He’s also contributing significantly from the free-throw line with a 69.8% conversion rate.
In RJ Barrett’s last 10 games, we’ve seen him only clear this number 3 times. He’s failed to get under 20 points in his last 2 games as well. With Scottie Barnes back in the lineup for the Raptors I expect Barrett’s scoring production to drop. We saw Barnes have a 30-point night in the Raptor’s last game, this is a good time to sell your RJ Barrett stock while his point total is still relatively high.
