Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans 1/9/22 NBA Picks, Predictions, Odds

The New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after splitting their last eight games. The Toronto Raptors look to build on their five-game winning streak.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 105.3 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.6 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 18.6 points and 11.9 rebounds. Devonte’ Graham is the third double-digit scorer and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 108.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Fred VanVleet is averaging 21.7 points and 6.8 assists, while Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Gary Trent Jr. is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

The Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games. The Raptors are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The over is 5-2 in Pelicans last 7 overall. The over is 19-7 in Raptors last 26 overall. The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Toronto and 7-15-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings.

The New Orleans Pelicans have played better these last two weeks, but they still lose on the road by an average of 8.2 points, and they lose in the underdog role by an average of 6.7 points. The Toronto Raptors are playing their best ball of these last two seasons, and that includes winning by an average of 13.6 points during this five-game winning streak. I’m not eager to step in front of the Raptors right now. I’ll eat the points.