The Los Angeles Clippers (29-24), 10.5-point underdogs, will travel to Scotiabank Arena to meet the Toronto Raptors (37-16). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 229.5 points and it can be seen on FSN Prime Ticket at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Odds
In the Clippers’ last game, they defeated the Detroit Pistons, 111-101, comfortably covering as 2-point favorites. The Raptors, meanwhile, were beaten by the Milwaukee Bucks, 105-92, and failed to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game went 20 points under the projected point total of 232, while the Toronto game finished 35.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5.
Los Angeles dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.2 (above their season average of 22.1) and a free throw rate of 0.256 (matching their season average). Detroit had marks of 16.3 and 0.169, respectively, for those same stats. Toronto, meanwhile, forced Milwaukee into a turnover percentage of 17.2 (above their season average of 12.1). Pascal Siakam put together a solid outing for Toronto with 28 points. Meanwhile, Lou Williams led the way for Los Angeles, finishing with 39 points and nine assists.
In their first matchup this season, Ibaka led the Raptors to a 123-99 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. The two teams combined for 222 points, which was just over the projected point total of 219, and Toronto covered as a 3-point favorite. Toronto had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 13.7). Los Angeles, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (16-19; 84.2 percent).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Clippers games, with 27 overs compared to 24 unders. Los Angeles holds records of 29-24 straight up (SU) and 28-24 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has a tendency to set the total low when the Raptors are involved, as 30 of their 52 games have finished over the total. Toronto has a respectable 37-16 SU record, but they are just 23-29-1 ATS.
The Clippers’ Williams has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 20 points,8.2 assists,5.4 rebounds,1.8 steals per game. Meanwhile, Serge Ibaka has averaged 16 points,10.2 rebounds,1.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Raptors.
The productive offense of Toronto will face off against the mid-tier defense of Los Angeles. The Raptors rank seventh in offensive efficiency, while the Clippers are 21st in defensive efficiency. The Raptors figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Clippers at Raptors ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Raptors average 44.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Clippers rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (45.9).
- Toronto averages 18.4 fast break points per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Los Angeles ranks 26th in fast break points allowed per game (15.0).
- The Raptors average 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Clippers rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
- Toronto scores 18.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in points off turnovers allowed (17.4 per game).
- Toronto averages 13.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
- The Raptors rank ninth in steals per game (8.4) while the Clippers rank 29th (6.3).
- The Raptors rank ninth in points in the paint per game (49.9) while the Clippers rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.7).
- Toronto ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (33.2) while Los Angeles ranks 29th (25.1).
- Toronto is 9-1 when they allow below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 6-1.
- The Clippers are 29-17 when they score more than 100 points, while the Raptors are 34-12.
- Toronto is 12-14 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 14-11 ATS on the road.
- The Clippers have 14 unders and 11 overs in 25 road games.
- The Raptors have 14 overs and 12 unders in 26 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and Toronto have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 2-3.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 115.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
- The Raptors have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Toronto has defeated opponents by an average of 5.1 points.
