Toronto Raptors (17-32) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (28-21)
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans -11.5; Over/Under: +235.5
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We conclude the NBA prop picks for Monday, February 5 with this inter-conference duel, and here you can read the Raptors vs Pelicans Player Prop Bets. The Toronto Raptors are desperate to avoid the eighth loss in nine games, while the New Orleans Pelicans search for the third straight win.
Raptors vs Pelicans Player Prop Bets – Brandon Ingram Over 23.5 Points (-110)
Brandon Ingram is the team’s second-best scorer with 21.4 ppg this season, but he is surely the most versatile and consistent player on the team. He missed just four games and usually steps up when other key players are missing. With both Zion Williamson and Herbert Jones questionable to play against the Raptors, I think Ingram will lead the Pels on offense again.
In three of the last four games, Ingram scored 24+ points. His usage could rise against Toronto if Williamson or Jones (or both) don’t play, so I am backing him to score at least 24 points. The Raptors allow 22.8 ppg to the opposing shooting guards. Ingram has a height advantage over Gary Trent Jr, who will be his direct matchup.
The Raptors’ defense has been struggling and allowing a lot of points lately. In four of the previous five games, Toronto allowed 126+ points.
Jonas Valanciunas To Record a Double-Double (-130)
For the second pick in the Raptors vs Pelicans Player Prop Bets, we have another Pelican, who is a former Raptor. Jonas Valanciunas averages 14.2 ppg and 9.7 rpg in 26.3 minutes per game this season. He registered a double-double in four of the previous seven games, while in two of the three he failed to do so, Jonas grabbed nine boards.
I am backing him to get one more tonight because he loves to play against Toronto. In seven games against his former team, Valanciunas averaged 15.9 ppg and 14.6 rpg, the best rebounding record against any team in the NBA! Given that the Raptors allow 23.2 ppg and 14.9 rpg to the opposing centers this season, Valanciunas shouldn’t have problems of registering a DD.
If Williamson misses tonight’s tilt, Valanciunas could see more minutes on the floor. That would be a chance for him to log 30+ minutes, and when he plays 30+ minutes, Jonas is a double-double machine.
We’ll return tomorrow with more NBA prop picks. In the meantime, make sure to check out the Warriors vs Nets Player Prop Bets for Monday, February 5.
