The Raptors are all set to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, Jan 26. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be shown on BSSC. Los Angeles enters this contest as 8-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 235. Can the Clippers come out on top as the favorite? Our Raptors vs. Clippers player props and predictions await you below.
Raptors vs. Clippers Odds
- Spread: Clippers -8
- Total 235
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 26
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: BSSC
Clippers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 119 points per game.
- The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Raptors last ten home games, the team averaged 122 points per game while allowing 124. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Pressure Builds for Los Angeles as Away Favorites
With an overall record of 28-14, the Clippers come into today’s game looking to add to their three game winning streak. Against other Western Conference teams, the Clippers are 21-11 and have gone 7-3 in non-conference play.
In their last game vs. the Lakers, the Clippers put up 127 points on offense. Overall, they shot 59.1% from the field and hit 14 three-pointers. Kawhi Leonard was the Clippers’ leading scorer with 25 points vs. the Lakers. James Harden also added 23 points.
When it comes to defense, the Clippers have been one of the best units in the league, ranking 9th in points allowed per game at 112.1. Over their last five games, they have given up 115 points per game.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 64.3% of their games vs. Los Angeles. In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 61.9% of their games vs. the Clippers.
On the season, the Clippers are 8th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.6%. Over their last five games, they have given up a field goal percentage of 49.7%.
Can Toronto Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?
With a 16-28 record, the Raptors are below .500 as they face the Clippers. At home, the Raptors are 10-12 compared to their 6-16 record on the road this season.
In the Raptors most recent game, they scored 100 points against the Grizzlies. Overall, they shot 44.3% from the field and made 8 three-pointers. Scottie Barnes is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 20.2 PPG, while RJ Barrett is right behind him at 19.1 PPG.
So far this season, the Raptors have been an average defensive team, ranking 18th in points allowed per game. At home, they have been slightly better, ranking 11th in points per game allowed. In their last five games, the Raptors have been the 8th best defense in the league.
When it comes to three-point defense, Toronto has been average, giving up a three-point percentage of 38.1% (16th). On the season, opposing teams have made 13.2 threes per game (16th).
One area where the Raptors have been strong is in getting to the free-throw line. They have allowed the 2nd fewest made free throws per game this season.
Raptors vs. Clippers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kawhi Leonard and his points prop of 24.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -122 while the under is at -108. Our model predicts that Kawhi Leonard will finish the game going 9/18 from the field and scoring 26 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -122.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Over 24.5 Points (-122)
Raptors vs. Clippers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Clippers vs. Raptors game, we suggest taking the Raptors at +8. Even though our predictions have the Clippers winning 118-111, we see the Raptors as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 235 and our model has the Clippers and Raptors finishing with a combined 229 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Raptors +8 | at Fanduel Sportsbook