Need a Raptors vs. Pelicans prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Pelicans hit the road to face the Raptors on Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7:30 ET. The current total stands at 228.5, with the Pelicans being favored by 9 as they play on the road. Check out our Raptors vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Raptors vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -9
- Total 228.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 5
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: SN
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Toronto has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 126. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
Will the Pelicans Make it Happen in Toronto?
In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line is 229.9, which is slightly higher than today’s line of 228.5. The team has gone 27-34 on the O/U for the season, and the under has hit in their last five games.
New Orleans is 33-28 against the spread this season, including a 16-15 record on the road. As the favorite, they are 18-18 ATS this season and have covered the spread in their last two games.
The Pelicans are 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 36-25. In non-conference games, they are 12-7 compared to 24-18 against Western Conference opponents.
New Orleans’ most recent win came against the Pacers, where they won by a score of 129-102. They were favored by 5.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 239.
On the season, the Pelicans have been favored in 36 of their 61 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 23-13 and are 8.1 points better than the spread. As the favorite, their O/U record is 17-19 compared to 10-14 as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 14th in the NBA with an average of 116.2 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 115.4 points per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 5th in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 37%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Pelicans’ defense is giving up an average of 111.7 points per contest. The New Orleans defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.2% of their field goal attempts vs. New Orleans.
Does Toronto Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
In their last game against the Hornets, the Raptors won by a score of 111-106. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and they were favored by 7 points going into the game.
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 32-28-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 232 points.
As the underdog, the Raptors have an ATS record of 20-20 this season. They have gone 11-29 straight-up as the underdog and are currently 9-point underdogs vs. the Pelicans.
At home, the Raptors are 13-18 straight-up and 13-18 ATS. Their ATS losing streak at home is at three games. On average, they have been outscored by 1.6 points per game at home.
Toronto’s win over the Hornets moved their overall record to 23-38 for the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 12th place and 5th in the Atlantic Division.
In non-conference games, the Raptors are 7-15 compared to 16-23 against the East. On the road, they are 10-20 straight-up and 16-14 ATS.
At home this season, the Raptors are averaging 111.6 points per game (26th) compared to 117.3 on the road (6th). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.5% of their games.
When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are 17th in the league at 114.4 points per game. They have also made the 5th most two-point field goals in the NBA.
So far this season, Toronto is 15th in field goal percentage (47%) and 14th in pace (99.3). In terms of assists, they are 3rd in the league with an average of 29.4 per game.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.6 points per contest. For the season, Toronto is ranked 23rd in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.8 free-throws per game vs. the Raptors and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.7%.
Raptors vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Considering his prop is set at 21.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 23. We anticipate him shooting 47.1% from the field and making one three.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Over 21.5 Points (-109)
Raptors vs. Pelicans Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +9, we have the Raptors as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228.5 and our model has the Pelicans and Raptors finishing with a combined 226 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Raptors +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook