New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans are 5th in the South-West division and 15th in the Western Conference. The record of the Pelicans in the 2024-25 NBA season is 4-14.In their recent matchup against the raptors, they lost by 4 points (110-114).Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 24 points, matching his season high. 

CJ McCollum added 23 points in his first action in nearly a month, and Elfrid Payton dished out a career high 21 assists — the most in an NBA game this season.The Pelicans have lost five straight.With four projected opening day starters sitting out because of injuries (Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones, Dejounte Murray and Zion Williamson), it's hard to read much into Monday's result. 

McCollum's return could be a promising sign.With the score tied at 104, Haliburton knocked down a 3, followed with a layup and then fed Mathurin for the dunk that brought the crowd to its feet. The Pelicans didn't recover from that flurry.For the upcoming match against the Toronto Raptors,the Pelicans focus on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring.The Pelicans effectively push the pace, scoring frequently in transition.

They heavily rely on efficient long-range shooting.With strong rebounders and interior scorers, the Pelicans also excel in controlling the boards and scoring inside, as shown by their significant rebounding advantage in most games​.The Pelicans focus on disrupting the Raptors' offensive flow with tight defense, forcing turnovers, and limiting high-quality shots. Their defense often translates into fast-break opportunities​.

The Pelicans on average score 104.1 points per game they score 44% from the field and are ranked 26th in the league and 33.6% from the arc are ranked 26th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 43.2 rebounds and are ranked 18th in the league.

Injuries: Zion Williamson - Day to Day (Hamstring): Herbert Jones - Out (Shoulder); Brandon Ingram - Out (Calf); Dejounte Murray - Out (Hand)

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Toronto Raptors

The Raptors are 4th in the Atlantic division and 13th in the Eastern Conference. The record of the Raptors in the 2024-25 NBA season is 4-14.In their recent matchup against the Pistons,they lost by 2 points (100-102).Barnes led the Raptors with 31 points and Barrett added 17.Barnes scored 20 points in the first half on 8-for-16 shooting including 3 of 8 on 3-pointers. The other four Raptors starters combined for eight points on 2-for-15 shooting, including 0 for 5 on 3-pointers. Toronto managed a 48-48 tie at halftime thanks to 20 points from the bench.

The Pistons led 26-11 with four minutes left in the first quarter, but the Raptors went on a 29-9 run over the next 10 minutes to take a 40-35 lead midway through the second. Toronto dominated the rebounding battle, especially in the second half. They finished with 23 offensive rebounds to Detroit's six. In the second half, they rebounded 53% of their own missed shots and 71% of Detroit's misses.

For the upcoming match against the New Orleans Pelicans,the Raptors Defensive Assignments on Stars,Task RJ Barrett with containing Trey Murphy III.The Pelicans excel in fast-break opportunities.  The Raptors must prioritize getting back quickly on defense after missed shots or turnovers to prevent easy transition baskets. Defensive rotations should be sharp to disrupt the Pelicans’ pace.

With the Pelicans' proficiency in three-point shooting (e.g., 24 three-pointers in one recent matchup), the Raptors must close out aggressively on shooters and switch effectively on screens. Limiting open looks from beyond the arc is critical. The Raptors should aim to control the tempo by playing a half-court game, using methodical ball movement to find high-percentage shots. This can disrupt the Pelicans’ rhythm and force them into a less comfortable style of play.

The Raptors on average score 112.2 points per game they score 45.7% from the field and are ranked 20th in the league and 33.3% from the arc are ranked 24th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 46.1 rebounds and are ranked 6th in the league.

Injuries: Bruce Brown - Out (Knee)

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Match Prediction & Analysis

The Pelicans were 44-36-2 against the spread last year and played 51 games (62.2% of chances) that exceeded 235.5 total points. Their games this season have averaged an over/under of 241.3 points, 5.8 points higher than this matchup's total. The Raptors, on the other hand, are 6-1-0 against the spread this season, and five of their seven games have surpassed 231.5 total points. Their games this season have averaged 225.9 points, 5.6 points higher than this matchup's total.

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