Raptors Vs Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 23, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 20, 2023

The Toronto Raptors (28-31) host the New Orleans Pelicans (30-29), with the matchup tipping off at 7:30 PM ET from Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The Raptors are 4-point favorites in the game. The point total for the contest is 226.

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Raptors Vs Pelicans Betting Odds

Raptors vs Pelicans Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Raptors -4 226 points

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Injury Report as of February 22

Raptors: Gary Trent: Questionable (Calf), OG Anunoby: Questionable (Wrist), Thaddeus Young: Questionable (Knee), Otto Porter: Out (Foot)

Pelicans: Dyson Daniels: Questionable (Ankle), Larry Nance: Questionable (Groin), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), EJ Liddell: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (+4)
Total Pick Over (226)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Raptors Vs Pelicans Stat Rankings

Raptors Avg. (Rank) Pelicans Avg. (Rank)
113.3 (19th) Points Scored 114.9 (11th)
112.5 (11th) Points Allowed 113.5 (16th)
42.8 (18th) Rebounds 44.1 (9th)
12.7 (4th) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (11th)
10.9 (22nd) 3pt Made 10.8 (23rd)
23.3 (24th) Assists 25.7 (9th)
11.4 (1st) Turnovers 14.3 (22nd)

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Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 49 25.2 7.8 6.1 0.8 0.6 1.4
Fred VanVleet 50 19.7 4.3 6.6 1.6 0.6 3.0
Gary Trent Jr. 50 18.6 2.6 1.6 1.7 0.3 2.6
OG Anunoby 45 16.9 5.5 2.0 2.1 0.8 1.9
Scottie Barnes 56 15.6 7.1 4.9 1.0 0.9 0.9

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Brandon Ingram 24 22.4 5.0 4.9 0.8 0.5 1.5
CJ McCollum 52 21.1 4.3 5.9 1.0 0.6 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 58 14.4 9.7 1.7 0.3 0.5 0.5
Trey Murphy III 56 12.9 3.7 1.3 1.0 0.5 2.2
Josh Richardson 44 11.3 2.8 3.2 1.1 0.3 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Raptors have 29 wins in 59 games against the spread this season.
  • Toronto’s ATS record as 4-point favorites or more is 9-15.
  • The Raptors have seen 33 of their 59 games hit the over.
  • A total of 28 times so far this season, Toronto and its opponent have combined for more than 226 points.
  • Raptors games this season have posted an average total of 225.8, which is 0.2 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Pelicans’ record against the spread is 28-30-1.
  • As a 4-point underdog or greater, New Orleans has two wins ATS (2-10-1).
  • This year, 32 of the Pelicans’ 59 games have hit the over.
  • New Orleans’ games have gone over 226 points on 34 occasions this year.
  • The average total for Pelicans games is 228.4 points, 2.4 more than this game’s over/under.

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