Raptors vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 09, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Raptors are -2.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on RTNW | TSN

The Toronto Raptors visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Raptors vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 29-33 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 29-33 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors-2.5 -115O 226.5 -105-145
Portland Trail Blazers +2.5 -105U 226.5 -115+120

Trail Blazers vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Saturday‘s game with 60.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Raptors and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 55.2% confidence.


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  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 away games (+12.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 22 away games (+11.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 away games (+11.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 76 games (+11.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 46 of their last 79 games (+9.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 61 games (+14.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 52 games (+11.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games at home (+10.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 49 games (+8.70 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 29-33 (-7.3 Units / -10.53% ROI).

  • 23-40 against the Moneyline (-22.1 Units / -23.65% ROI)
  • 32-30 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -1.44% ROI)
  • 30-32 against the Under for game total points (-5.15 Units / -7.44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 29-33 (-7.15 Units / -10.51% ROI).

  • 17-45 against the Moneyline (-5.75 Units / -8.68% ROI)
  • 30-32 against the Over for game total points (-5.2 Units / -7.62% ROI)
  • 32-30 against the Under for game total points (-0.95 Units / -1.39% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 61 games (-21.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 77 games (-19.65 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 63 games (-19.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 52 games (-16.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the Spread in 13 of their last 40 games at home (-16.65 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 75 games (-26.65 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 68 games (-20.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.85 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 68 games (-16.80 Units / -22% ROI)

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Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Raptors were undefeated (8-0) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

The Raptors were 8-4 (.667) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Raptors were 18-19 (.486) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Raptors are 12-14 (.462) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Trail Blazers are 1-7 (.125) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-12) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Trail Blazers were 18-25 (.419) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Trail Blazers were 15-31 (.326) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. RaptorsSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 9

  • Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers): Groin, Out
  • Rayan Rupert (Portland Trail Blazers): Ankle, Out
  • Moses Brown (Portland Trail Blazers): Wrist, Out
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers): Abdomen, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Elbow, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Markquis Nowell (Toronto Raptors): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors): Knee, Out

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (956 turnovers/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Raptors have averaged 17.7 fast break points per game (2,409 points/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Raptors had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (987 assists/ 480 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Raptors averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (476 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,179 assists/ 775 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,477 assists/ 964 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have averaged 10.6 assists per game (551 assists/52 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (633 assists/ 433 TOs) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 9.4 steals per game (772 steals/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors stole the ball 772 times last season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (4,451 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors have averaged 8.7 steals per game (583 steals/67 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,663 rebounds/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,401 rebounds/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 6.7 steals per game (553 steals/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (59/223) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%


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