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The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back following a loss to the Houston Rockets last night. Luckily, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t a Top 10 team in the NBA.
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The Pelicans may not be tanking like some of the NBA’s other bottom feeders, but they aren’t exactly giving their all either.
My Raptors vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks explain why Toronto will bounce back when they visit the Smoothie King Center at 8 pm ET in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 11.
Raptors vs Pelicans prediction
Raptors vs Pelicans best bet: Raptors -2 (-110)
Much has been made about the Toronto Raptors’ struggles against the NBA’s best teams. Heck, I faded them against the Houston Rockets last night.
Luckily, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t that. New Orleans ranks 26th in defensive rating and, since the All-Star break, 22nd in turnover rate. Toronto’s sixth-ranked defense will take advantage of that, getting extra possessions, helping to pad their lead.
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Expect the Raptors to move the ball well with Immanuel Quickley leading the way and RJ Barrett to continue his heater. Toronto is also 4-1 ATS in its last five games in the second half of a back-to-back.
Raptors vs Pelicans same-game parlay
Speaking of moving the ball, Quickley is averaging 6.1 assists per game this season, but has that number up to 8.8 per contest over his last five games. The Pels allow the fourth-most opponent assists per game this season.
The Raptors could get another boost if center Jakob Poeltl returns. He sat out last night with an illness. If he goes tonight, Toronto could have an edge on the inside, where New Orleans ranks 24th in opponent points in the paint.
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Raptors vs Pelicans SGP
Immanuel Quickley Over 6.5 assists
Jakob Poeltl Over 11.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Sharing is caring
The Raptors have one of the highest assist rates in the NBA. The Pelicans allow a ton of assists.
Raptors vs Pelicans SGP
Immanuel Quickely Over 6.5 assists
Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
Brandon Ingram Over 3.5 assists
RJ Barrett Over 3.5…
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