Pelicans vs. Raptors Picks & Best Bets 27th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Toronto Raptors will host the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Monday at Scotiabank Arena, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Raptors will be led by Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, while the Pelicans will rely on Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to pinpoint the best Pelicans vs. Raptors bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Raptors will likely win with a projected final score of 117-115.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pelicans vs. Raptors Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Raptors picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Raptors Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, January 27th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena
- Spread: Pelicans +1.5 / Raptors -1.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans -105 / Raptors -105
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 232.5 Points (-108/-110)
Raptors -1.5 @ +105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the Pelicans have a probability of 41%.
- BetMGM offers odds of +105 for the Raptors -1.5, presenting a favorable 10.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 232.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will go over 232.5 points.
Pelicans vs. Raptors Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Toronto Raptors are available at -105 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Raptors are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 57% chance of victory.
Even though the Raptors are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers -105 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 2.5%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Raptors
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Pelicans vs. Raptors matchup.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zion Williamson | 22 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
CJ McCollum | 21 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Dejounte Murray | 21 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
Trey Murphy | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Jordan Hawkins | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Zion Williamson Over 5.5 Assists (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Zion Williamson Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Zion Williamson to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 7.9% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scottie Barnes | 22 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
RJ Barrett | 21 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Jakob Poeltl | 16 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
Gradey Dick | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Chris Boucher | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
RJ Barrett Over 5.5 Assists (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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RJ Barrett Over 5.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Raptors is on RJ Barrett to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the +120 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pelicans vs. Raptors Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Raptors trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jordan Hawkins Over 9.5 Points Scored
Jordan Hawkins has scored more than 9.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70% of the time). You can bet on him to score 10+ points again at odds of -122 (55% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Total Steals
Scottie Barnes has had more than 1.5 steals in 10 of his last 14 appearances (71%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +114 (47%), available at DraftKings.
Zion Williamson Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Zion Williamson has recorded at least one blocks in 9 of his last 11 games (82%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -160 (62%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing RJ Barrett of the Raptors to record over 5.5 assists, with a projection of 7 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Raptors -1.5 to cover.
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