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New Orleans Pelicans (12-34) vs. Toronto Raptors (13-32)
January 27, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -1.5; Over/Under: 232.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans travel to the Scotiabank Arena to do battle with the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Here’s a Raptors vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Pelicans Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in decent shape as they’ve won five of their last eight games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Hornets in a 123-92 road defeat on Saturday. Zion Williamson led the team with 28 points and 11 rebounds on 11 of 20 shooting, Trey Murphy added 16 points with five assists while Jordan Hawkins chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Pelicans shot just 38 percent from the field and eight of 31 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Hornets from the start and got outscored in every quarter to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. CJ McCollum had a quiet game as he shot just three of 13 for his nine points.

Toronto Raptors

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in great form as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after making light work of the Hawks in a 117-94 road win on Saturday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists while RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher scored 23 points each but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Raptors shot 46 percent from the field and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line as they poured in 33 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 12-point lead before they dominated the second half by 62-46 to come away with one of their best wins of the season.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

  • The Raptors have won eight of their last nine games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have lost 16 of their last 18 road games following a loss.
  • The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a road loss.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The underdogs have won five of the Raptors’ last six games.
  • The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

  • RJ Barrett ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.9) this season.
  • Scottie Barnes ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (6.5) this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

  • Trey Murphy III ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (88.9%) this season.
  • C.J. McCollum ranks 19th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.2).
  • The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.2).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-8.6).
  • The New Orleans Pelicans are one of only two teams to lose a home game against the Raptors this season.

Raptors vs Pelicans Prediction

The Pelicans have ruled out Brandon Ingram again and they have Dejounte Murray listed as questionable, while the Raptors are keeping an eye on Ochai Agbaji, Jakob Poeltl, and Kelly Olynyk who are all questionable. The Pelicans were starting to build some momentum before they got embarrassed by the Hornets in their last outing, while the Raptors have sprung to life with five wins in their past six games after smashing the Hawks in their last game. I am sure we will see the Pelicans come out swinging in an attempt to make up for their last effort, but the Raptors have been playing well over the past week and I think they keep it going with a win and cover at this short line at home.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Toronto -1.5

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