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This Thursday, the NBA will bring us five top-level duels. One of the highlights will be the head-to-head between Thunder vs Raptors, two franchises that are fighting for the long-awaited entry to the Play-In.
This game will be the second direct confrontation between the two teams this regular season. Previously, they met was on November 11, 2022, when the away team won by a 132-113 score. Eugene Omoruyi was the outstanding figure of the game with a contribution of 22 points.
Without further ado, the best preview of this Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors can be found at JefeBet, where you can also find the predictions, the best NBA odds and the most relevant information of the match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors NBA Regular Season Game on March 16, 2023
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
- When: Thursday, March 16, 2023, 6:30 PM E.T.
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular Season Record: 33-35.
The away team seems to have found the long-awaited collective performance. The Thunder have attained five wins in their last six games, a streak that has moved them closer to tenth place in the Western Conference.
In its last presentation, the Thunder won against the San Antonio Spurs 102-90. It was the second win in a row on the road for Mark Daigneault’s men, after a 110-96 win over the New Orleans Pelicans just 24 hours earlier.
The main virtue of the visiting team lies in their offense. With an average of 117.8 points per game, it is the third-best offense in the NBA, only behind the Sacramento Kings’ and Golden State Warriors’. Still, on the other end of the court, the shortcomings are notorious.
With an average of 116.3 points allowed per game, Oklahoma is the 10th worst franchise in terms of defensive record. With that combination in mind, what are you waiting for to bet on a high-scoring Thunder vs Raptors game?
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 32-36.
The Raptors are ranked ninth in the East. However, with three consecutive setbacks, their presence in the Play-In begins to hang by a thread. The recent loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road has hit hard on a franchise that is desperate for a win to stay in the playoffs.
To do so, they will have to improve their offensive scoring, as they are the eighth-worst team in that category with a meager 112.4 points per game. In contrast to their opponent, Nick Nurse’s team has a strong defense, conceding only 112.2 points per game.
Of course, that’s not the only thing the home team will have to improve on. With a 45.5% average, they are the third worst team in shooting from the field. Which teams surpass that number? The Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets, with 45.4%. These numbers are worrying if we think about the team’s need to get back on its feet.
JefeBet Prediction
Both sides are aware that they need to come out on top in this confrontation. Especially the home team at the Scotiabank Arena, after a string of adverse results.
However, in that scenario, Toronto has now won four games in a row. Also, we must take into account the magnitude of the opponents they faced, all of whom are now out of the Playoffs.
For this reason, and leaving aside Oklahoma’s poor 13-20 record on the road, at JefeBet we predict the visiting team will win this Thunder vs Raptors game.
Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder spread and Over (OKL 119-109 TOR).
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