Inconsistent Raptors are a Tough Team to Trust Right Now
The Toronto Raptors haven’t rattled off consecutive wins since mid-January but they’ll have an opportunity to do just that Monday evening when the Los Angeles Clippers travel north of the border.
Perennially one of the best teams in the East, Toronto is playing like a non-playoff team lately. The Raps barely edged the lowly Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in a 103-95 triumph and have dropped eight of their last 11 games overall. The Dinos are playing without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan, who’s missed seven of the team’s last eight games with an ankle issue.
The absence of superstar point guard Chris Paul has seriously impacted the Clippers. Starting guards Austin Rivers and J.J. Redick have been tasked with filling the void, and they simply haven’t been getting the job done in recent weeks. The duo combined to shoot 3-for-17 – including 0-for-7 from 3-point range – in Sunday’s 107-102 setback to the Boston Celtics.
These teams have a penchant of playing to the OVER when they get together. In the last four meetings between the Raptors and Clippers, the OVER is 3-1.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Toronto battles the Los Angeles Clippers, currently with a 31-20 mark (25-26 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 30-21-1 for the Toronto Raptors and 28-23 for the Los Angeles Clippers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game pits the Toronto Raptors, currently No. 15 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Los Angeles Clippers, who rate No. 25 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Los Angeles Clippers rank No. 16 in the league with 43.53 per game. That compares with Toronto's No. 20 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Toronto is the NBA's No. 15-ranked team at 9.23 per game, while the Los Angeles Clippers rate No. 8 with 10.29 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Clippers endured a 107-102 loss at the hands of the Celtics on Sunday, despite a 23-point effort from Blake Griffin at TD Garden.
Toronto earned a 103-95 victory over Brooklyn on Sunday, getting 22 points from Jonas Valanciunas at Barclays Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at New York, Wednesday, February 8th
Toronto at Minnesota, Wednesday, February 8th