The Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Spurs and Thunder, and they play the Cavs next. The Trail Blazers have lost 10 of their last 14 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 121.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 122.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 25.9 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 22.6 points and 5 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Hornets and Knicks, and they play the Lakers next. The Raptors have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 119.2 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.5 points and 7.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have won each of their last seven home games.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven Tuesday games as favorites.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 11 games against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their six previous games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Trail Blazers’ last nine games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded two games with 7+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Scottie Barnes rank T1st in the league for total steals + blocks (64) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Deni Avdija ranks 7th in the league for second chance points (69) this season.
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks 7th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.2).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (424) this season.
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.7).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.7%).
Raptors vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
RJ Barrett is out for the Raptors with a knee injury.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, and Scoot Henderson. Donovan Clingan is questionable.
Raptors vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are coming off a strong performance against the Thunder, a game they had a chance to win. The Trail Blazers are still a banged up team that’s had issues keeping their head above water this season. The Raptors are coming off a couple of shaky losses and have failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games. Still, the Raptors have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA up to this point, and this is a game they win if what we’ve seen is real. The line isn’t crazy, and I’m not a Trail Blazers supporter given the injury situation. I’ll lay the buckets with the Raptors.