Toronto heads to Smoothie King Center to wrap up its two-game cross-conference series against New Orleans. Back in January, the Raptors outlasted the Pelicans 105-101 but failed to cover a 7.5-point spread in front of the home fans. Both teams are fighting for the playoffs, promising a great battle, so let’s see what’s the best Raptors vs Pelicans betting pick for Monday night.
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Raptors vs Pelicans Betting Pick
This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, February 14, 2022.
Why Bet The Raptors:
✅ The Raptors turned the corner in 2022, winning 16 of their 23 games this calendar year. They are one of the hottest teams in the league at the moment. Toronto has gone 8-1 straight up and ATS over their previous nine outings and 5-0 SU and ATS in their last five showings away from home. On the other side, the Pelicans have dropped six of their last ten games, though they’ve covered six times in that stretch. New Orleans is only 1-4 SU and ATS in its past five home tilts.
✅ Toronto should take full advantage of New Orleans’ shaky defense. The Pelicans yield 112.6 points per 100 possessions (22nd in the NBA) on 46.7% shooting from the field (25th) and 36.5% from beyond the arc (28th). The Raptors, on the other side, tally 112.6 points per 100 possessions (tied-8th). They make 12.5 triples per game (11th) on a 35.7 percentage clip (10th).
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✅ The Raptors beat the Pels in January on the back of Pascal Siakam’s 29-point, 10-rebound double-double. Siakam should be an X-factor once more, as he’s played in a terrific form lately. The one-time All-Star has averaged 29.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists over his last five appearances, making a whopping 70.0% of his field goals and 47.6% of his 3-pointers.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors put an end to their eight-game winning streak last Saturday. They suffered a tough 110-109 home defeat to the Denver Nuggets, playing as 5.5-point favorites. It was a proper nail-biter, as Fred VanVleet missed a 3-pointer on the final possession, while OG Anunoby’s follow-up shot was blocked by Nikola Jokic.
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, while Fred VanVleet added 25 points and five assists. VanVleet has hit a 20-point mark in six straight outings.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have lost two games in a row, suffering a couple of heavy defeats to Miami 112-97 and San Antonio 124-114. Playing as 4-point home dogs, the Pels couldn’t cope with the Heat’s defense, while they upset the fans as 6.5-point home favorites in that ten-point loss to the Spurs last Saturday.
C.J. McCollum had a big game against San Antonio, accounting for 36 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Jonas Valanciunas posted a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram added 22 points. However, the Pels struggled to defend well, allowing the Spurs to make 50.5% of their field goals. Also, they forced San Antonio into a paltry five turnovers.