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Spurs vs Raptors Prediction 4/13/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:24:38 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs play host to the Toronto Raptors at the Frost Bank Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors have been in decent shape, as they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall. But they will be hoping to bounce back and cap off their regular season on a high note after getting trampled by the Mavericks in a 124-102 road defeat on Friday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 26 points on 12 of 25 shooting, Ochai Agbaji added 24 points on nine of 12 shooting, while AJ Lawson chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Raptors shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and were never always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 66-38 in the first half. The Raptors trailed in this one by as many as 38 points before they poured in 35 points in the fourth quarter to keep the final margin somewhat respectable.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall, and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting scorched by the Suns in a 117-98 road defeat on Friday. Julian Champagnie led the team with 23 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 19 points, while Stephon Castle chipped in with 16 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled in this one. They scored just 14 points in the second quarter to trail going into halftime, before they got smashed by 39-17 in the third quarter to fall behind by as many as 31 points.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Spurs have won each of their last 14 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
The Raptors have lost 16 of their last 17 road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last eight games.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last six day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have won 15 of their last 17 day games against teams that held a losing record.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven day games against Western Conference opponents.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five day games against teams that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Spurs rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (46.2).
The Spurs rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.1).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.5).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.2).

Spurs vs Raptors Prediction

The Raptors are still missing a bunch of players including RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl, while the Spurs are still without Victor Wembenyama, De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson. You really couldn’t back either side with any confidence these days, but the Raptors haven’t been too success with their tanking tactics over the past 10 games, as they’ve won their last six. So, I will back the Raptors with the points in this one.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Raptors vs. Mavericks 4/11/25

Hans Geevers — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:32:03 +0000

The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Toronto Raptors and the Dallas Mavericks. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-P.J. Washington, Forward, Dallas Mavericks $7,400

Forward P.J. Washington has been an essential part of the Dallas Mavericks starting lineup this season. Washington’s offensive versatility and his ability to contribute on the defensive side of the basketball have made him one of the rising stars for the Dallas Mavericks this season.

In the 56 games that forward P.J. Washington has played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Washington is averaging a robust 32.2 Draftkings points a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 56 games that P.J. Washington has played for the Dallas Mavericks this season, Washington has compiled a 44.9% field goal percentage, a 37.6% three-point percentage and an 73% free throw percentage.

Two weeks ago, in the Dallas Mavericks 120-119 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Mavericks forward P.J. Washington certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Washington amassed 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in the Mavericks win over the Chicago Bulls.

In my view, Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing P.J. Washington at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jonathan Mogbo, Power Forward, Toronto Raptors $6,400

Talented power forward Jonathan Mogbo has been a key contributor for the Toronto Raptors this season. With that said, how has Mogbo performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Mogbo’s relevant game data from this season to answer that question.

In the 61 games that power forward Jonathan Mogbo has played for the Toronto Raptors in the 2024 NBA regular season, Mogbo has averaged a respectable 17.6 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Toronto Raptors dominant 126-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets two days ago, Toronto forward Jonathan Mogbo played exceptionally well. Mogbo tallied 17 points, ten rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in the Raptors victory over the Hornets.

In conclusion, I fully expect Jonathan Mogbo to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s matchup with the Dallas Mavericks.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Naji Marshall, Forward (Dallas Mavericks) $7,000: Daniel Gafford, Center (Dallas Mavericks) $6,600.

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Mavericks vs Raptors Prediction 4/11/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:49:30 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks meet on Friday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Nets and Hornets, and they play the Spurs next. The Raptors have won six of their last nine games and continue to play the spoiler role.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Clippers and Lakers, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Mavs have lost three straight games and are the 10th seed in the West.

The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 19.5 points and 4 assists, while Kai Jones is averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

The Raptors have lost 21 of their last 23 road games against Western Conference opponents.
The Mavericks have won each of their last five home games against the Raptors following a loss.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last seven games.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Mavericks teams that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Mavericks have lost each of their last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a win.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Mavericks’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Raptors’ last six Friday road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Mavericks vs Raptors Injury Report

The Mavs will be without Kyrie Irving and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Jaden Hardy, Klay Thompson, Dante Exum, and Spencer Dinwiddie are questionable.

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Gradey Dick.

Mavericks vs Raptors Prediction

The Mavericks have a chance to move up to the ninth seed, so they’re going to be favored based on motivation. However, the Mavs have a lot of players on their injury report, and this is a lot of points to lay with them regardless. Also, the Raptors continue to compete and play hard, and it’s led to a 48-31-1 ATS record. Oddsmakers keep disrespecting the Raptors with these lines, and they keep cashing tickets.

Only the Thunder are better at covering numbers than the Raptors. The Raptors haven’t had anything to play for in months, but they get after it nightly, and you can bet they’ll be out to play spoiler in this spot. Give me the points, as we’ve been on the Raptors all season.

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Raptors vs Hornets Prediction 4/9/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:10:36 +0000

The Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors meet on Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Hornets Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bulls and Grizzlies, and they play the Celtics next. The Hornets have lost 12 of their last 15 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.7 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Pistons, beat the Nets, and they play the Mavs and Spurs next. The Raptors have won five of their last eight games and will play at home for the last time this season.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have won each of their last eight home games against the Hornets.
The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

The Raptors have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The road team has won four of the Raptors’ last five games.
The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Hornets’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Raptors’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Raptors vs Hornets Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Gradey Dick. Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes are questionable.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.

Raptors vs Hornets Prediction

The Hornets have been getting drilled defensively during this losing streak, and they’re 1-9 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I doubt things improve on the end of a back-to-back. The Raptors have had no reason to win games for a while, but they continue to compete, win, and cover numbers. The Raptors are 47-31-1 ATS on the season, which makes them the second-best cover team in the NBA, behind only the Thunder. With the rest advantage, I’ll keep backing the Raptors, as they’re a team that doesn’t know how to tank very well, but they cash tickets as well as any team in the NBA.

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Nets vs Raptors Prediction 4/6/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:35:15 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Pistons and Trail Blazers, and they play the Hornets, Mavs, and Spurs next. The Raptors have lost seven of their last 11 games.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Mavs, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Pelicans, Hawks, and Timberwolves next. The Nets have lost 10 of their last 13 games.

The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.2 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

The Raptors have lost 15 of their last 16 road games following a home loss.
The Nets have won five of their last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Nets have lost each of their last seven day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have won 12 of their last 13 day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last nine games.
The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six day games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Raptors’ last seven games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Eight of the Nets’ last nine games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.

Nets vs Raptors Injury Report

The Nets will be Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Day’Ron Sharpe. Cameron Johnson is questionable with a back injury.

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, and Jakob Poeltl.

Nets vs Raptors Prediction

Neither the Nets nor Raptors have anything to play for and shouldn’t even be trying to win at this stage of the season. However, it’s the Raptors that have played with more competitive spirit and have had more success lately. The Raptors are also 46-31-1 ATS on the season, making them a top-three cover team in the NBA. The Raptors have also beat the Nets twice under the 2025 calendar, and those wins came by a combined 47 points. Not the sexiest matchup in the world, but the Raptors should win given how they continue to play hard.

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Raptors vs Pistons Prediction 4/4/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:43:18 +0000

The Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Pistons Pick.

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Timberwolves and Thunder, and they play the Grizzlies, Kings, and Knicks next. The Pistons hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since January 25-29.

The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bulls and Trail Blazers, and they play the Nets, Hornets, and Mavs next. The Raptors have been a .500 team over their last 14 games.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The home team has won each of the Pistons’ last six games.
The Pistons have lost nine of their last 14 games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
The Pistons have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.3).
The Pistons rank 29th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (18.9).
The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA

Raptors vs Pistons Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, and Jakob Poeltl.

The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris, while Cade Cunningham is questionable.

Raptors vs Pistons Prediction

This line is crazy when you consider the Pistons are dealing with injuries to key players and have failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. The Raptors have nothing to play for, but they continue to compete, and they’re one of the best cover teams in the NBA with a 46-30-1 ATS record. We’ve been backing the Raptors all year, and it continues to pay off.

We’re also not used to seeing the Pistons in the massive favorite role, as this will be just the ninth time since 2019 where they’re double-digit favorites. No Harris and a banged up Cunningham who is questionable at the time of this writing. Give me the Raptors and the points.

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Raptors vs Trail Blazers Prediction 4/3/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:46:34 +0000

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Toronto Raptors duke it out at the Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. 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 have been struggling lately, as they were on a four-game losing streak before they snapped out of their funk with a 127-113 road win over the Hawks on Tuesday. Shaedon Sharpe led the team with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists; Deni Avdija racked up a triple-double of 32 points with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Tounami Camara chipped in with 18 points on eight of 10 shooting. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 41 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Hawks in a tightly contested first half. Before they sprung to life with 40 points in the third quarter to take control with an 18-point lead. Dalano Banton had a rough game as he shot just four of 15 from the field, and no bench player finished in double figures in scoring.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors were riding a four-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Bulls in a 137-118 road defeat on Tuesday. Immanuel Quickley and Ja’Kobe Walter scored 17 points each, Orlando Robinson added 13 points, while Jakob Poeltl chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Raptors shot just 45 percent from the field and 20 of 45 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Bulls from the start. They never looked like they were in the contest after falling behind by as many as 28 points in the third quarter. Scottie Barnes scored just nine points on four of 14 shooting, while Jamison Battle finished with just five points as the Raptors rested their starters early with the game out of reach. The Raptors will take on the Pistons and Nets after this game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Trail Blazers and Raptors.
The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
The Trail Blazers have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Trail Blazers’ last five road games against the Raptors following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Raptors vs Trail Blazers Prediction

The Trail Blazers have ruled out Jerami Grant and Scoot Henderson again, with Anfernee Simons also listed as questionable, while the Raptors are resting Jakob Peoltl again. They are keeping eyes on Jared Rhoden and Scottie Barnes, who are both questionable. The Raptors have been in decent form, but they keep resting players, which is understandable given that they have nothing to play for, while the Trail Blazers were struggling before their dominant win over the Hawks in their last outing. I get why the line is so short, but the Trail Blazers won the last meeting against the Raptors by 105-102 back on Mar. 16. I am expecting a similar result with the Trail Blazers getting the win and cover on the road.

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Bulls vs Raptors Prediction 4/1/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:26:07 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls meet on Tuesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Hornets and 76ers, and they play the Trail Blazers, Pistons, and Nets next. The Raptors have won four straight games and are five games out of the 10th seed in the East.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.3 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Mavs and Thunder, and they play the Trail Blazers, Hornets, and Cavs next. The Bulls have won nine of their last 13 games but have dropped to the 10th seed in the East.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.6 points and 10 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 20.4 points and 4.5 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games against the Raptors at United Center.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 games as home favorites against the Raptors.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Bulls have lost each of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Raptors have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games following a win.

Total Points Facts

Nine of the Raptors’ last 10 night games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seven of the Bulls’ last eight games as home favorites against the Raptors have gone UNDER the total points line.

Bulls vs Raptors Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Lonzo Ball, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and E.J. Liddell.

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and Jakob Poeltl. Jared Rhoden is questionable.

Bulls vs Raptors Prediction

The Bulls will be eager to rebound from a blowout loss last night to the Thunder, and they’ve been great SU and ATS over the last few weeks. However, the Bulls are at the end of a back-to-back and are dealing with a handful of injuries. The Raptors don’t have much reason to win games, but that hasn’t stopped them from winning.

The Raptors are also 46-28-1 ATS on the season, making them the second-best cover team in the NBA, behind only the Thunder. The Raptors have covered seven of their last eight games as an underdog. Five of those covers were outright wins. Give me the points.

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76ers vs Raptors Prediction 3/30/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:01:26 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers collide at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday night. Here’s a 76ers vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors have been in decent form lately as they are now aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the lowly Hornets in a 108-97 home win on Friday. Jakob Poeltl led the team with 24 points, 12 rebounds and three assists on 12 of 14 shooting, Immanuel Quickley added 19 points with nine assists while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 44 from the 3-point line as they squandered an early 13-point lead, before they reclaimed control with a 34-point burst in the third quarter to pull away and win comfortably at home.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 15 games overall. They will be hoping to put an end to a seven-game losing streak after getting scorched by the Heat in a 118-95 home defeat last night. Jared Butler led the team in scoring with 19 points and 10 assists, Justin Edwards added 17 points, Adem Bona scored 16 points with 10 rebounds and three blocks while Quentin Grimes chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 32 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Heat from the very start. They never had a chance after falling behind by 25 points in the third quarter.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The 76ers have won 20 of their last 21 Sunday games against teams that held a losing record.
The Raptors have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as road favorites following a home win.
The 76ers have covered the spread in five of their last six home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The 76ers have lost each of their last 17 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Raptors have won 22 of their last 25 night games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 home games against teams that held a losing record.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games following a win.

Matchup/League Facts

The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.3).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.0%).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).

76ers vs Raptors Prediction

The Raptors have decided to rest Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley for this contest, while the 76ers are still missing Andre Drummond, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George. The Raptors come into this meeting as the team in better form, but it’s hard to back a team that’s constantly resting players. With that being said, it’s even hard to back the 76ers, who have been in terrible form and just got smashed by the Heat in an ugly loss last night. The line is short enough, so I think I will lean towards the Raptors to win and cover in this spot.

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Raptors vs Hornets Prediction 3/28/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:55:35 +0000

The Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors meet on Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Hornets Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Magic and Heat, and they play the Pelicans, Jazz, and Pacers next. The Hornets are 4-15 since February 20.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.2 points and 5 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Wizards and Nets, and they play the 76ers, Bulls, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors have won eight of their last 13 games and are six games out of a play-in spot.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.6 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have won each of their last seven home games against the Hornets.
The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games following a win.
The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

The Hornets have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
The Raptors have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last four games.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Hornets.

Matchup/League Facts

The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.8).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).
The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.0%).
The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.5).

Raptors vs Hornets Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, and Chris Boucher.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.

Raptors vs Hornets Prediction

The Hornets continue to lose and don’t cover enough numbers to make them worth a serious look most nights. The Raptors don’t have much to play for and probably shouldn’t be trying to win, but they’ve won eight of their last 13 games and play with a competitive spirit most nights.

The Hornets have just seven road wins this season, while the Raptors have seen 16 of their 26 wins come at home. I like the Raptors better in the underdog role, but they’re 44-28-1 ATS on the season regardless. The Raptors are tied with the Cavaliers for the second-best cover team in the NBA. I’m not stepping in front of that for the Hornets. Give me the Raptors in a comfortable home win.

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Nets vs Raptors Prediction 3/26/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:57:05 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets meet on Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Spurs, beat the Wizards, and they play the Hornets, 76ers, and Bulls next. The Raptors have split their last 10 games and are six games out of a play-in spot.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Mavs and Pacers, and they play the Clippers, Wizards, and Timberwolves next. The Nets have lost 15 of their last 18 games and are eight games out of the play-in tournament.

The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

The Nets have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against the Raptors.
The Raptors have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Nets have lost nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six road games following a win.
The Nets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.8).
The Nets rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.6).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.9).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.7).

Nets vs Raptors Injury Report

The Nets will be Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Cameron Johnson.

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Chris Boucher, Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, and Immanuel Quickley.

Nets vs Raptors Prediction

Another game where the line makes no sense. While the Raptors and Nets have nothing to play for, it’s Toronto that’s been the more competitive team over the last month or so and is having more success in the winning department. The Nets have lost eight of their last 10 games and have completely played themselves out of the play-in conversation.

The Raptors are also 43-28-1 ATS on the season, which makes them the third-best cover team in the NBA. The Raptors also smoked the Nets by 17 points on New Year’s Day. You have to be more confident in how the Raptors have played over the Nets, and it’s not particularly close. This feels like a trap, but I’m grabbing the bucket with the Raptors anyway.

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Wizards vs Raptors Prediction 3/24/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:17:34 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards meet Monday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Warriors and Spurs, and they play the Nets, Hornets, and 76ers next. The Raptors look to avoid five straight losses for the first time since January 3-11.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.7 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Magic and Knicks, and they play the 76ers, Pacers, and Nets next. The Wizards have lost six of their last eight games.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The favorites have won 15 of the Wizards’ last 16 games at Capital One Arena.
The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Wizards have lost each of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Raptors have won each of their last 11 Monday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Southeast Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (120.7).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.0).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.8).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).

Wizards vs Raptors Injury Report

The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, and Malcolm Brogdon.

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, and Immanuel Quickley.

Wizards vs Raptors Prediction

You’d think the Wizards would have the edge at home with the rest advantage, but they’re back to not playing much defense and have lost six of their last eight games. The Raptors still compete most nights, and they did beat the Wizards two weeks ago by 15 points. The Raptors have won seven of the last 10 games against the Wizards overall.

The Raptors are also 42-28-1 ATS on the season, which makes them the third-most profitable team in the NBA. Two teams that have nothing to play for at this stage, but it’s the Raptors that still show a willingness to compete most nights. Even on the end of a back-to-back, I’ll lay the bucket with the Raptors.

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Raptors vs Spurs Prediction 3/23/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:10:46 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a Raptors vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs have been in pretty good form lately, as they’ve won four of their last six games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the depleted 76ers in a 128-120 home win on Friday. Jeremy Sochan led the team with 23 points on 11 of 17 shooting, Devin Vassell added 20 points, Keldon Johnson scored 18 points off the bench while Stephon Castle tallied 17 points with 14 assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 52 percent from the field and a sizzling 19 of 39 from the 3-point line as they suffered a scare when they leaked 43 points in the third quarter to trail by nine points before they closed the final 8:27 on a 26-12 run to run down the 76ers and improve to 19-17 at home this season.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in decent shape, as they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after falling just short to the red-hot Warriors in a 117-114 road defeat on Thursday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, Immanuel Quickley added 21 points with eight assists while Jakob Poeltl chipped in with 18 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Raptors shot 56 percent from the field and 11 of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a strong start. They kept pace with the Warriors in a close contest all the way until midway through the fourth quarter. The Warriors went on a pivotal 8-2 run to start to pull away. The Raptors will play the Wizards, Nets, and Hornets next.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs following a win.
The Raptors have won each of their last 10 Sunday games as favorites.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a win.
The Raptors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The Spurs have won three of their last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Fourteen of the Raptors’ last 16 games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Spurs’ last four games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.

Raptors vs Spurs Prediction

The Spurs are still missing Victor Wembenyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Charles Bassey, while the Raptors have ruled out Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poelt,l and Brandon Ingram once again. The Spurs have been hit hard by injuries, but that hasn’t stopped them from playing some decent basketball over the past week or so. The Raptors were on a nice run of their own before they lost their last three games, but they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their last defeat. They were more than competitive against the red-hot Warriors before they lost by three points. You couldn’t back either side with too much confidence these days, but the Spurs deserve credit for their recent surge, and I think they keep it going with a narrow win here.

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Warriors vs Raptors Prediction 3/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:49:49 +0000

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors meet Thursday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Warriors vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Trail Blazers and Suns, and they play the Spurs, Wizards, and Nets next. The Raptors have won six of their last nine games and are five games behind the 10th seed in the East.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.5 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors beat the Bucks, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Hawks, Heat, and Pelicans next. The Warriors have won 13 of their last 15 games. The Warriors have lost one home game since February 3.

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 24.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 17.2 points and 6.1 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 13 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The Warriors have won 13 of their last 14 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Warriors have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Warriors following a loss.
The Warriors have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Warriors following a road loss.

Matchup/League Facts

The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (42.2).
The Warriors are one of only three teams to win a game when trailing by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).

Warriors vs Raptors Injury Report

Gary Payton II is questionable for the Warriors with a knee injury.

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, and RJ Barrett.

Warriors vs Raptors Prediction

The Warriors have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month so it’s only right they’re big favorites in this spot. However, while the Raptors probably shouldn’t be winning games, they’ve won six of their last nine and are one of the most profitable teams in the NBA with a 41-27-1 ATS record. The Thunder, Cavs, and Raptors are the only teams with a cover percentage of at least 60 percent. The Raptors have covered five of its last nine games as a double-digit underdog and two of those covers were outright wins. The Warriors should win, but this line is too thick. Give me the Raptors.

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Suns vs Raptors Prediction 3/17/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:00:53 +0000

The Toronto Raptors pay a visit to the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on Monday night. Here’s a Suns vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors have been in pretty good shape as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak halted by the Trail Blazers in a 105-102 road defeat last night. Jakob Poeltl and Ochai Agbaji led the team in scoring with 19 points each, Scottie Barnes added 16 points with six rebounds, six assists, and six steals while Jamal Shead chipped in with 10 points and six assists. As a team, the Raptors shot just 40 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they really took the fight to the Trail Blazers to lead by 16 points in the third quarter. But all their hard work went to waste in the fourth quarter, where the Trail Blazers went on a pivotal 17-6 run to slip away in a close finish.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in poor form, as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall. They will be hoping for a better effort after getting routed by the shorthanded Lakers in a 107-96 road defeat last night. Kevin Durant led the team with 21 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, Devin Booker added 19 points with 11 assists while Ryan Dunn chipped in with 13 points, three steals, and two blocks. As a team, the Suns shot just 39 percent from the field and nine of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start. They scored just 37 points in the first half to trail by as many as 20 points, before they made a bit of a run in the second half to keep the final margin respectable. Bradley Beal had a quiet game of just four points on two of six shooting before he left the game with hamstring tightness.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Suns have won each of their last nine home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won each of their last seven games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
The Suns have lost four of their last six games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Suns’ last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Raptors’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Suns vs Raptors Prediction

The Raptors are still missing RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Gradey Dick, but they are expecting to have Immanuel Quickley back in the lineup. The Suns have ruled out Grayson Allen again, and they will likely be without Bradley Beal also. The Suns have the more talented squad, but it is the Raptors who are coming into this meeting as the team in better form. These teams have already met once this season, with the Raptors winning by 127-109 back on Feb. 23, and I think we’re going to see a similar result here. The Suns have been so disappointingly bad lately, and they always struggle when it’s just Booker and Durant trying to carry the offense, so I will back the Raptors with the points in a game they could win outright.

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Trail Blazers vs Raptors Prediction 3/16/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:42:27 +0000

The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Toronto Raptors at the Moda Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors have been in great form as they’ve won six of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after beating the Jazz in a 126-118 road win on Friday. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists, Scottie Barnes added 20 points with 10 rebounds and three assists, AJ Lawson scored 18 points while RJ Barrett chipped in with 17 points and five assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Jazz early on to trail going into halftime. Before they caught fire and poured in 70 points in the second half to pull away and lead by 15 points in the fourth quarter. The Raptors will meet the Suns after this game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in a real funk as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a sixth straight defeat after getting beaten by the Knicks in a 114-113 overtime home defeat on Wednesday. Scoot Henderson led the team with 30 points on 10 of 16 shooting, Deni Avdija added 27 points with 15 rebounds and five assists while Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 21 points and nine rebounds. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 42 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to come back from a six-point deficit in the final 1:06 of the fourth quarter, only to come up short in overtime where the Knicks snatched the game away at the buzzer thanks to a clutch 3-pointer from Mikal Bridges.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

The favorites have won each of the Trail Blazers’ last 15 games.
The Raptors have lost each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won 14 of their last 15 day games against teams that held a losing record.
The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Trail Blazers’ last six home games after coming off overtime has gone UNDER the total points line.
Ten of the Raptors’ last 11 road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Trail Blazers vs Raptors Prediction

The Raptors have ruled out Immanuel Quickley once again, and they are keeping an eye on Jonathan Mogbo and Ochai Agbaji who are both questionable. The Trail Blazers have ruled out Deandre Ayton, and they are keeping an eye on Jerami Grant, who is listed as day-to-day. The Raptors have managed to keep winning games despite their injuries as they’ve had players like AJ Lawson and Scottie Barnes step up for them, while the Trail Blazers have gone cold with six losses in their last seven games. The Trail Blazers should be well-rested, as they haven’t played since Wednesday. They really should be good enough to get the win at home, but I just get the feeling that the Raptors can hang around and maybe even pull off the upset on the road.

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Jazz vs Raptors Prediction 3/14/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:19:21 +0000

The Toronto Raptors pay a visit to the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Friday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors have been in pretty good form lately as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the lowly 76ers in a 118-105 home win on Wednesday. AJ Lawson led the team in scoring with 28 points on 10 of 20 shooting off the bench, Jared Rhoden and Orlando Robinson scored 25 points each while Jamison Battle chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Raptors shot 44 percent from the field and 16 of 40 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 40 points in the second quarter to lead by as many as 22 points. Before they held off a late charge from the 76ers who cut the lead to just three points at the end of the third quarter.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 14 of their last 17 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a seven-game slide after getting beaten by the Grizzlies in a 122-115 road defeat on Wednesday. John Collins scored 22 points on eight of 12 shooting, Collin Sexton tallied 22 points with eight rebounds and seven assists while Lauri Markkanen chipped in with 14 points and six rebounds. As a team, the Jazz shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to claw their way back from an early 19-point deficit. Only to go cold and get outscored by 12-4 in the final 2:50 to lose yet another game they could’ve won.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 road games against Northwest Division opponents.
The Jazz have won seven of their last eight games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.
The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a losing record.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Jazz have lost each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
The Raptors have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a win.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Nine of the Raptors’ last 10 road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Jazz’s last five games as home favorites following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.

Jazz vs Raptors Prediction

The Raptors are still missing a host of players including Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl, and Ja’Kobe Walter, while the Jazz have ruled out John Collins again, and they have Keyonte George listed as questionable. The Raptors are just dealing with so many injuries at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped them from springing to life with five wins in their past six games. In contrast, the Jazz are starting to get some players back, but it hasn’t yet helped them as they are now on a seven-game losing streak. The Jazz are still capable of getting the win at home despite their poor form, but I don’t think they should be favorites against anyone these days. So, the Raptors look like solid value as the underdogs in this spot.

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Raptors vs 76ers Prediction 3/12/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:40:55 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs 76ers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Hawks, beat the Jazz, and they play the Pacers, Mavs, and Rockets next. The 76ers are 2-13 since February 5.

The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Paul George is averaging 16.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Guerschon Yabusele is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Jazz, split with the Wizards, and they play the Jazz, Trail Blazers, and Suns next. The Raptors are 6-10 since February 4.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 47 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Raptors have won 21 of their last 24 night games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road loss.
The Raptors have covered the spread in four of their last five games.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
The 76ers have won each of their last five road games against the Raptors following a road loss.
The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against the Raptors following a road loss.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.

Matchup/League Facts

The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.8).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.7).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.4).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.8%).

Raptors vs 76ers Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle, and Brandon Ingram.

The 76ers will be without Kyle Lowry, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Joel Embiid, Eric Gordon, and Jared McCain.

Raptors vs 76ers Prediction

The 76ers have been fade material all year, and it doesn’t stop now. The 76ers are 20 games below a .500 record and are 23-41 ATS on the season. Philly is now riddled with injuries, which doesn’t help matters. The Raptors may not win either, but they’re a profitable 38-26-1 ATS on the season, and they’ve seen 15 of their 22 wins come at home. The Raptors are also 2-0 SU and ATS in the two games against the 76ers this season. You can argue the Raptors should be bigger favorites in this spot. That’s how bad the 76ers are. Give me the Raptors and the reasonable number.

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Raptors vs Wizards Prediction 3/10/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:25:29 +0000

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Wizards Pick.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards beat the Jazz and Raptors, and they play the Pistons, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The Wizards look for three straight wins for the first time since February 1-5.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Jazz, lost to the Wizards, and they play the 76ers, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors are 5-10 since February 4.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
The Raptors have won each of their last 10 Monday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Wizards have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Wizards and Raptors.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.9).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.9).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.0).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).

Raptors vs Wizards Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle, and Brandon Ingram.

The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Marcus Smart, Richaun Holmes, Khris Middleton, Colby Jones, and Malcolm Brogdon.

Raptors vs Wizards Prediction

The Raptors should be getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home and are the better team. However, the Raptors are also 22 games below a .500 record and just lost to the Wizards on Saturday as a four-point favorite. The Wizards have seen more than 50 percent of their season’s wins come since February 1, and they’ve quietly had covering success as well. These are two bottom-feeding teams that probably shouldn’t even be trying to win at this stage of the season. If forced to pick, I want the points in my pocket. Give me the Wizards.

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Raptors vs Wizards Prediction 3/8/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:37:17 +0000

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Wizards Pick.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Heat, beat the Jazz, and they play the Pistons, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The Wizards have seen 50 percent of their season’s wins come since February 1.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.1 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Magic and Jazz, and they play the 76ers, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors look to win four straight games for the first time since January 23-29.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

The Raptors have won each of their last 11 games at Scotiabank Arena against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
The Wizards have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Wizards.
The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

The Raptors have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a home win.
The Wizards have won four of their last six games as road underdogs.
The road team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Wizards and Raptors.
The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.9).
The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.7).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.3).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).

Raptors vs Wizards Injury Report

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle, and Brandon Ingram.

The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Colby Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, and Jordan Poole. Richaun Holmes is questionable for the Wizards.

Raptors vs Wizards Prediction

The Raptors are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home where 14 of their 21 wins have come. However, both the Wizards and Raptors have played their best ball over the last month or so, and you can make a case for either side. Not sure why either team is trying to win at this stage, but here we are. The Wizards have the rest advantage and that could be the difference in this spot in terms of value. The Raptors are on the end of a back-to-back. Give me the Wizards and the points.

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