The Toronto Raptors (13-32) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (12-34) to Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Raptorsodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Raptors lead 1-0 with 119-93 road win on Nov. 27.
The Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-94 Saturday, closing as a 6-point road underdog. They were led by F Scottie Barnes, who shot 8-for-17 from the field and scored 24 points. Toronto has rattled off 3 straight wins and is 6-3 against the spread (ATS) over its last 9. It is 26-18-1 ATS on the season.
The Pelicans lost to the Charlotte Hornets 123-92 Saturday, closing as a 1.5-point road favorite. F Zion Williamson scored a game-high 28 points. New Orleans has lost 2 straight after a 4-game winning streak. It is 5-3 ATS in its last 8 and 19-27 ATS on the season.
Pelicans at Raptors odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Raptors -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +1.5 (-110) | Raptors -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pelicans at Raptors key injuries
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
- G Dejounte Murray (elbow) questionable
Raptors
- C Jakob Poeltl (back) questionable
- G Immanuel Quickley (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pelicans at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 119, Pelicans 115
Moneyline
BET RAPTORS (-120).
While the Raptors have just 13 wins on the season, they have won 5 of last 6 games, taking down the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic in that span. Toronto has been the fifth-best covering team in the NBA too which is helpful to know given the slight spread here.
The Pelicans have dropped 2 straight and 3 of their last 4 on the road. New Orleans has allowed at least 119 points in 4 straight games, so its defense has had immense struggles. Considering those trends, back the home side to come out on top and take RAPTORS (-120).
Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no great value here as compared to the moneyline. The Pelicans have failed to cover in 3 straight and likely won’t Monday.
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
The Raptors have averaged 119.5 points over their last 2 games, so they can score at will. Toronto has traded off going Over and Under in its last 5, primed to go north of the total. The Raptors have also allowed at least 119 points twice in their last 4 contests.
The Pelicans have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games. While their defense has had issues, their offense has surged, scoring at least 119 points in 7 of their last 8 outings. With that in mind, play OVER 232.5 (-110).
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