The New Orleans Pelicans (30-29) battle the Toronto Raptors (28-31) Thursday. Tip from Scotiabank Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans look to start a push up the standing with 23 games remaining in their first action post-All-Star break. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 120-102, failing to cover as a 4.5-point road underdog in their last action on Feb. 15. They are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games and 28-31 ATS on the season.
The Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Feb. 14, covering as a 7.5-point home favorite. They are 3-2 ATS over their last 5 yet 3-5 ATS over their last 8. Toronto is 29-30 ATS on the season and sits last in the Atlantic division.
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Pelicans at Raptors odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Raptors -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +5.5 (-108) | Raptors -5.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Pelicans at Raptors key injuries
Pelicans
- F Larry Nance Jr. (core) probable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Raptors
- F O.G. Anunoby (wrist) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 117, Pelicans 114
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Pelicans (+190) beat the Raptors 126-108 at home on Nov. 30, so taking the moneyline has some value. However, I’d prefer to take the points at this amount.
Against the spread
LEAN PELICANS +5.5 (-108).
The Pelicans won 4 of their last 6 rolling into the All-Star break. Despite being thrashed by the new-look Lakers, they covered the road game prior in a 103-100 win at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Toronto is just 15-19 ATS as a favorite this season. It was 2-2 ATS in its 4-game homestand.
With shotmakers that can create and size in the paint, the Pelicans should compete and keep this game within 6. Back PELICANS +5.5 (-108).
Over/Under
BET OVER 225.5 (-115).
The Raptors went Over in 6 of their last 8 games and scored at least 115 points in the 3 outings leading up to the break.
Toronto is 34-25 O/U this season and 17-14 O/U at home as well. New Orleans is a league-best 19-10 O/U as an underdog, and it is 18-11 O/U on the road.
Considering the trends, back the OVER 225.5 (-115).
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