Raptors are a Fantastic Bet vs Thunder
A pair of clubs who are simply going through the motions to end the regular season collide Monday when the Oklahoma City Thunder travel north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors. The Raps have dominated this series at the betting window as of late, going 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings between the sides.
Oklahoma City pushed its winning streak to seven in light of Saturday’s 111-92 home win over San Antonio, matching their longest mark of the season. The Thunder have shot 52 percent over the course of the streak, averaging 117 points during that span. Kevin Durant is shooting a sizzling 58 percent in his last five, while Russell Westbrook is averaging a triple-double in the last few weeks.
Totals bettors, take note. The UNDER is a fantastic 8-1 in the previous nine matchups between OKC and Toronto. The total for the affair opened at 211 at most shops.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder betting line opened this morning as -2-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 211.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 107-101 win for the Thunder on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to spoil the party on Monday; they are 31-39-3 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Toronto Raptors are 38-33-1 ATS. Oklahoma City is 33-40 vs the betting total points scored; Toronto is 38-33-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 4 (Toronto Raptors) and the No. 7 (Thunder) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Toronto's No. 14-ranked offense (102.93 PPG) against a Oklahoma City Thunder defense that ranks No. 14 at 102.75 PPG. The Toronto Raptors have averaged 45.02% from the field per game, less than the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed so far this NBA season (47.8% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Thunder got a 31-point performance from Kevin Durant as Oklahoma City handed San Antonio a 111-92 defeat on Saturday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Toronto cruised to victory on Saturday, running New Orleans out of the gym and running up a 115-91 score at Smoothie King Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City at Detroit, Tuesday, March 29th
Toronto home to Atlanta, Wednesday, March 30th