The Raptors are playing two back-to-back games in Crypto.com Arena. After Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers, the Clippers will assume the role of host tonight, on January 10th. Bookie apps favor the Clippers by 9.5 points.
This Los Angeles team will come into this duel more rested after defeating the Phoenix Suns on Monday with 138-111. On the other hand, the Raptors are playing two games in a row against title competitors, which might affect their form tonight. Let's preview these teams and odds on available bets with a BetRivers sportsbook promo.
Every Clippers Player is Contributing
After several disappointing seasons since Kawhi Leonard and Paul George arrived at the Clippers, this team might be finally starting to justify the hype. It's still early in the season for making big predictions, but barring any injuries, with the current 23-13 record, the Clippers are on track to make a big playoff run.
On Monday, the Clippers outclassed another title contender, the Suns, and its roster of stars shared the workload. Leonard scored 17 points, George netted 25 points, and James Harden, this season's addition to the team, had 19 points.
The Clippers average 117 points per game and are currently ranked 9th-best offense in the NBA. This team shoots with 49.07% field goal efficiency and 38.91% from the three-point line. Ball security is a priority for the Clippers, a team averaging 12 turnovers per game, ranking 12 in the league. They are skilled in stealing the ball, too, ranking 4th in the league with 8.2 steals per game.
The Clippers allow 111.5 points per game, ranking 11th in defensive rebounding. There is no announcement about load management for any players ahead of tonight's game, but they all play on average 30 minutes per night, so they should not be overly tired.
The Raptors Are a Competitive Team
The first chapter of the January visit to Los Angeles ended e with a loss for the Raptors after the Lakers defeated them by just one point on Tuesday, with a final result of 132-131. The good news for the Raptors is that seven players scored double-digit points. Scottie Barnes was the most productive player with 26 points, followed closely by Pascal Siakam with 25 points and RJ Barrett with 23.
The Raptors have a losing record of 15-22 after two months of the 2023-24 season. However, even in defeat, they stay competitive in every game until the end. Toronto scores 115.4 points on average and shoots with 48.09% field goal efficiency and 35.24% from the three-point line. As a team that likes to move the ball, they are ranked 3rd in the league for assists.
Betting Prediction
The Clippers are a strong favorite with -470 odds on a moneyline bet, while the Raptors receive +360 odds for the same bet. The total is 236 points with the same -110 odds for the Over and Under Bet. Sportsbooks with free bet promotions allocate -110 odds for the Clippers to cover their -9.5 points pared, and the same odds apply for the Raptor's point spread. If anything can be learned from Tuesday's Raptor defeat, they do not back away from a challenge.
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