Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers 3/8/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
NBA: 10:00 PM EST
Mar. 08, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : LAC -4 ; O/U 229
The Toronto Raptors continue a West Coast road trip Wednesday night with the game in Los Angeles CA against the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto comes into Wednesday two games below .500 of the year after losing three of the last five following a five point loss to the Denver Nuggets. offensively Toronto shut the ball extremely well making 50% of their shots at 37% from beyond the ark but turn the ball over 15 times leading to the loss period defensively Toronto was obliterated giving up 118 points on 50% shooting and Denver knocked down 13 long balls as well.
Fred VanVleet led the way for the Toronto offense with 21 points on twelve shots to go along with the team leading 14 assists as well. Pascal Siakam Chipped in 19 points, while big man Jakob Poeltl added eighteen points on 13 shots in 32 minutes. Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby Both scored 12 points each, while Gary Trent Jr. led the way off the Toronto bench with 13 points in 23 minutes.
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The Los Angeles Clippers will stay at home Wednesday night 1 game above .500 on the year following a 6 point win against the Memphis Grizzlies to end a lengthy losing streak. Defensively the Clippers had issues giving up 129 total points on 54.3% shooting and Memphis made 18 long balls as well. Offensively Los Angeles was dominant scoring 135 points including 68 in the second half on 52.9% shooting in 41.4% from beyond the arc.
Paul George carried the Los Angeles offense pouring in 42 points and a team leading 11 rebounds on 23 shots in 35 minutes of action. Kawhi Leonard chipped in 34 points and 10 rebounds on twenty shots in 38 minutes, while the other three Los Angeles starters scored 20 total points as well. Eric Gordon led the way out the Los Angeles bench with 17 points in 33 minutes of action.
Recent Betting Trends:
Toronto are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games.
Toronto are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against LA Clippers.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games on the road.
LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers' last 8 games.
Free Betting Pick: LAC -4
The Los Angeles Clippers are the better team in this matchup and will ride their recent momentum. Look for Los Angeles to control this game on both sides of the ball against a struggling Toronto team. Take the Clippers Wednesday night to do enough to get the win and cover to extend their winning streak at home. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Clippers win and cover 116-107.