The Toronto Raptors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Raptors hold a record of 36-28 and are ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets, but they have shown strength on the road with a 19-12 away record.
The Pelicans, on the other hand, have had a challenging season with a record of 21-45. They are ranked 13th in the Western Conference. Despite the struggles, they managed a recent win against the Washington Wizards. This game will be shown on the Gulf channel at 8:00 PM.
Toronto Raptors Team Preview
The Toronto Raptors are coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets, 113-99. RJ Barrett led the team with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Scottie Barnes added 24 points, but it was not enough to secure the win.
This season, the Raptors have been averaging 113.5 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league. Their field goal percentage is 47.3, which places them 11th. They struggle with three-pointers, making only 11.4 per game, ranking them 25th.
Brandon Ingram is a key player, averaging 21.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Scottie Barnes also contributes significantly with 19.0 points and 7.9 rebounds. The team faces injury concerns with Jakob Poeltl and two others listed as questionable for the next game.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans recently had a strong win against the Washington Wizards, finishing 138-118. They had a field goal percentage of 52.8% in that game. Saddiq Bey and Trey Murphy III were key players, scoring 23 and 24 points respectively.
In another recent game, the Pelicans lost to the Phoenix Suns by a close margin of 116-118. The team’s field goal percentage dropped to 44.6%. Trey Murphy III again led the scoring with 22 points, while Zion Williamson contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points per game this season. They rank high in field goal attempts per game but struggle with shooting percentages, particularly from beyond the arc. On the defensive side, they allow 120.2 points per game, which ranks them 27th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Toronto Raptors are favored by 1.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Raptors have strong defensive stats, allowing only 111.7 points per game. The Pelicans allow 120.2 points per game, which is much higher.
The Raptors’ defense is ranked 8th in points per game allowed. They also rank 3rd in three-point percentage allowed at 34.8%. This could limit the Pelicans’ scoring, as they are only making 11.1 three-pointers per game.
The Pelicans’ defense struggles, ranked 27th in points per game allowed. They allow opponents to make 14.4 three-pointers per game, ranked 28th. This could give the Raptors more scoring chances, helping them cover the spread.
- Pick: Raptors -1.5
