The New Orleans Pelicans (12-34) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (13-32) on Monday, January 27th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on TSN. The Raptors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pelicans are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pelicans. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Pelicans vs Raptors
The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Pelicans’ season continued to spiral with a 123-92 road loss to the Hornets on Saturday, dropping their record to 12-34. New Orleans entered the game as 2.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread, losing by 31 points. The total score of 215 points fell short of the 230.5-point O/U line.
Charlotte’s 12-0 run early in the game set the tone, and the Pelicans couldn’t recover. The Hornets outscored New Orleans 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and led 93-68 going into the 4th, where they continued to dominate, outscoring the Pelicans 30-24.
The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Raptors improved to 13-32 on the season with a 117-94 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Toronto, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but did so convincingly, winning by 23 points. The total points for the game came in at 211, well below the O/U line of 233.
After trailing 27-22 after the 1st quarter, the Raptors took control with a 33-21 2nd quarter. They extended their lead with a 10-0 run, pushing the score from 27-18 to 37-18. Toronto continued to dominate, outscoring Atlanta 31-22 in the 3rd and 31-24 in the 4th.
Pelicans Offense Breakdown
In their 123-92 loss to the Hornets, the Pelicans struggled offensively, shooting just 38.1% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Zion Williamson was the lone bright spot, finishing with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55% from the floor.
Trey Murphy added 16 points despite shooting 29.4% and making just 2 threes at 22.2%. Jordan Hawkins contributed 14 points, 9 of which came in the 4th quarter, while Yves Missi added 10 of his 12 points in the 3rd.
Raptors Offense Breakdown
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors to a 117-94 win over the Hawks, finishing with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher both contributed 23 points, with Barrett shooting 69.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Boucher also made 3 threes, shooting 70% overall.
Toronto hit 11 threes as a team, shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc and 46.7% from the field. Barnes scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Boucher added 10 in the 2nd and 7 more in the 4th.
Pelicans Team Defense
The Pelicans struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 123 points to the Hornets, who shot 50% from the field. New Orleans allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, followed by 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Charlotte connected on 21 three-pointers, shooting 42% from beyond the arc. The Pelicans sent the Hornets to the line 25 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Raptors Team Defense
The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Hornets, giving up 123 points in the loss. They allowed at least 30 points in every quarter, including 32 in the 2nd. Charlotte shot 50% from the field.
New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Hornets hit 21 threes at a 42% clip. The Pelicans sent Charlotte to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Pelicans vs Raptors Trends
- In their last five road games, New Orleans has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 122. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Raptors offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 124. Toronto posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-6 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. New Orleans posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Raptors have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Pelicans vs Raptors Prediction
Not only do we have the Raptors winning this one by a score of 139-136, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Raptors at -1.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 232.5 and our model has the Pelicans and Raptors finishing with a combined 275 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 27, 2025 Pelicans, Raptors