El Jefe
In this early season matchup, the New Orleans Pelicans (12-8) will once again face off against the Toronto Raptors (11-9) in New Orleans on Wednesday, November 30 at Smoothie King Center. Still in the early part of the season, each of these teams will of course be in search of a win in this game as they look to establish a rhythym for the rest of the year. These two will tipoff at 7:00 PM CT, but you’re going to want to get your bets in now!
For context related to Wednesday’s early-season showdown, how have the Pelicans and the Raptors stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these squads haven’t played yet and the Pelicans are prepping to go ham in their first collision with the Raptors. In their previous meeting on February 14, 2022, the score was 120-90 in favor of the Pelicans. In that game, the Pelicans had a 52.5% field goal percentage and a 45.71% three pointer percentage, whereas the Raptors had a 42.7% field goal percentage and shot 23.53% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, New Orleans totaled 47 rebounds and 36 assists while Toronto wound up with 44 boards and 8 assists.
Betting Preview for the Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game on November 30 2022
Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
When: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
Record: 11-9 | Atlantic Division Standing: 3
The Toronto Raptors have won two consecutive matchups and are currently in 6th place in the conference. In their most recent game they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 99-113, due in part to a less than stellar performance from the team’s heavy hitters. Furthermore, Siakam contributed 20 points (47.06 FG%) and Kyle Lowry had 18 points (46.67 FG%) and 10 assists. Check out our assessment further down to learn how this performance has cast their odds for the upcoming game versus New Orleans on Wednesday.
Absences and Injuries
The Raptors are without Otto Porter Jr. (Toe) and Precious Achiuwa (Ankle).
Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
Record: 12-8 | Southwest Division Standing: 1
The New Orleans Pelicans outplayed the Toronto Raptors in their most recent game on Wednesday, 99-113, due in large part to the first-rate efforts of star players Brandon Ingram and Steven Adams. Ingram, who is questionable for the next game due to an injury, was responsible for 24 points (52.63 FG%) and 11 assists, whereas Steven Adams added eight points (66.67 FG%). The Pelicans are the division leader right now. Be sure to read our odds assessment for Wednesday’s game below and think about how the squad’s recent performance could influence their meeting against Toronto.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Pelicans are short E.J. Liddell (Right Knee). Brandon Ingram (Toe), Naji Marshall (Illness), CJ McCollum (Health and Safety Protocols), and Larry Nance Jr. (Shoulder) are questionable.
Raptors vs Pelicans | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Toronto Raptors (-102) at FanDuel
The New Orleans Pelicans are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The squad has a winning percentage of 57.14% for this month (a record of eight wins and six losses) while the Toronto Raptors have gotten 53.85% for this month (seven wins and six losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 224.5 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be over 224.5.
The New Orleans Pelicans are getting 115.86 points a game up through now this month. Alternatively, the Toronto Raptors are recording 107.23 points per game so far this November.
Spread Pick: Toronto Raptors +1 Points (-108) at FanDuel
The Toronto Raptors will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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