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The Toronto Raptors (4-14) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-14) on Wednesday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Pelicans won 2-0 last season
Toronto has dropped back-to-back games after losing 102-100 against the Detroit Pistons on Monday while covering as a 5-point road underdog. F Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 31 points while grabbing 14 rebounds.
New Orleans has dropped 5 games in a row after losing 114-110 against the Indiana Pacers on Monday while covering as a 6.5-point road underdog. G Trey Murphy III scored 24 points and G CJ McCollum added 23.
Raptors at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pelicans -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +2.5 (-105) | Pelicans -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Raptors at Pelicans key injuries
Raptors
- F Bruce Brown (reconditioning) out
- G Gradey Dick (calf) out
- F Kelly Olynyk (back) out
- G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) out
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out
- G Jordan Hawkins (back) questionable
- F Brandon Ingram (calf) questionable
- F Herbert Jones (shoulder) out
- G Trey Murphy III (knee) questionable
- G Dejounte Murray (hand) probable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Raptors at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 111, Pelicans 107
Moneyline
BET RAPTORS (+125).
New Orleans has struggled recently, dealing with injuries. It has lost 5 straight games and 9 of its last 10, including 4 of its last 5 at home. Toronto has won 2 of its last 4 and narrowly lost on Monday after an all-around team performance. It is in a great position to grab a road win on Wednesday.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline has the best value on Toronto.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 222.5 (-105).
The Raptors have hit the Under in each of their last 3 games and in 8 of their last 10. Similarly, the Pelicans have hit the Under in back-to-back games and and in 7 of their last 10.
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