The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Spurs and Hornets, and they play the Lakers, Pacers, and Jazz next. The LA Clippers are averaging 110.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.1 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Wizards, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Knicks, Grizzlies, and Thunder next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.9 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last six day games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five day games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games following a road win.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 games following a home loss.
- The Clippers have won each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Clippers and Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.1).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.1).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.4).
Raptors vs Clippers Injury Report
The LA Clippers will be without Norman Powell, Kris Dunn, and Cam Christie. The Clippers also won’t have the recently acquired Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills.
For the Raptors, Jamal Shead is doubtful, and Davion Mitchell is questionable.
Raptors vs Clippers Prediction
The LA Clippers should be favored as they’re the better team when healthy, but they will be without their leading scorer Norman Powell. Also, the Raptors are as healthy as they’ve been all year, and it’s not a coincidence they’ve won seven of their last nine games. The Raptors have also covered seven of their last nine games to improve to 28-19-1 ATS on the season. The Clippers have seen 12 of their 20 losses come on the road, and 11 of the Raptors 15 wins have come at home. The Raptors have proven to be not too shabby when they’re not banged up. At home, I’ll grab the points with the Raptors on Sunday afternoon.