Raptors vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (34-33) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Raptors (32-34)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSC & ESPN

The Toronto Raptors visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Raptors vs Clippers Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 33-33 against the spread, while the Clippers are 32-35 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors+2.5 -110O 229.5 -115+120
LA Clippers -2.5 -110U 229.5 -115-145

Clippers vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 57.8% confidence.

Clippers vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Raptors and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 45 away games (+13.16 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 games (+9.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 44 of their last 76 games (+8.43 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 away games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 away games (+7.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 36 games at home (+17.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 49 of their last 80 games (+14.79 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 71 games (+14.62 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 46 games (+14.31 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+11.35 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 33-33 (-3.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 32-34 against the Moneyline (-16.75 Units / -13.45% ROI)
  • 36-29 against the Over for game total points (+4.1 Units / 5.65% ROI)
  • 29-36 against the Under for game total points (-10.6 Units / -14.6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 32-35 (-6.55 Units / -8.89% ROI).

  • 34-33 against the Moneyline (-10.15 Units / -8.03% ROI)
  • 31-36 against the Over for game total points (-8.6 Units / -11.67% ROI)
  • 36-31 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 2.58% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 80 games (-41.67 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 24 of their last 71 games (-26.90 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 69 games (-26.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 69 games (-21.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 50 games (-20.78 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 40 games (-26.24 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 86 games (-22.90 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 80 games (-22.15 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 90 games (-19.20 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 45 away games (-19.01 Units / -37% ROI)

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Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Raptors are 5-8 (.385) when they lose the turnover margin this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .433

The Raptors are 15-18 (.455) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .529

The Raptors are 17-27 (.386) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Raptors are 18-52 (.257) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The LA Clippers are 40-12 (.769) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-best among NBA teams. The Sacramento Kings have averaged 42.6 rebounds per game (5,968 rebounds/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 40-19 (.678) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Clippers are 3-14 (.176) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .247

The Clippers are 88-30 (.746) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .677

Injury Report: Clippers vs. RaptorsWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 8

  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell will undergo treatment for at least a week, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
  • Otto Porter Jr. (Raptors): The Raptors announced that Porter Jr. underwent season-ending surgery on his left foot.

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (1,250 turnovers/218 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

The Raptors have averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,909 rebounds/146 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.4

The Raptors have averaged 5.4 turnovers per game (343 turnovers/64 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Raptors have averaged 1.23 points per shot (7,929 points/6,455 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 20.8 points in the paint per game (2,992 points/144 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (2,864/7,392) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 20.6 points in the paint per game (1,280 points/62 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.6

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,866 rebounds/218 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Raptors have averaged 31.2 defensive rebounds per game (4,558 rebounds/146 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.6

The Raptors have averaged 9.2 steals per game (588 steals/64 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors have averaged 9.2 steals per game (679 steals/74 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,098 rebounds/62 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Clippers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (7,459 rebounds/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,549 steals/216 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Clippers have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (4,958 rebounds/144 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7


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