The Toronto Raptors (2-7) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (5-4) in the NBA this Saturday, which is set to tip off at 10:30 p.m. from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV.
The Clippers are 6-point home favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Clippers -6), with the over/under currently at 225.5 points. The Clippers are -250 favorites on the moneyline to win outright, while Toronto is +205 to pull off the upset.
Let's dive into my Raptors vs. Clippers predictions and my NBA picks for Saturday, November 9.
Raptors vs. Clippers Predictions, Picks
Moneyline
I like the underdog moneyline here at Raptors +205, available at both FanDuel and DraftKings. The Clippers are on the second night of a back to back, and while it is a home game for them, they are traveling back from Sacramento, so it is a travel spot for the Clippers.
The Clippers also have struggled in the new Intuit Dome, and they also play at one of the slowest paces in the NBA. The Raptors aggressively push off the break, and could win this game in transition.
A small Raptors ML play sounds very intriguing. The Raptors also last played against the Sacramento Kings, but a night prior.
Spread
My Clippers vs. Raptors best bet is on the Raptors to cover the spread at +6.5. The best line is available at bet365, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
The Raptors are now 7-2 in covering the spread despite having a 2-7 record. One of their ATS losses comes in a game where they were up four points entering the fourth quarter, and shooting variance went crazy and the Raptors would end up losing by 15.
If we remove outliers, the Raptors are the best underdog team at covering spreads, and going against a weak home team on the second leg of a back to back while traveling is a perfect spot.
We also think Immanuel Quickley will return per coach Rajaković, a big boost to the Raptors transition offense and winning with pace.
Over/Under
The over under is set at 225.5, and this is a line that screams over or nothing.
The biggest factor to the total here is Immanuel Quickley's return. He is worth 2-3 points to an NBA total, and this is being priced with him questionable. I expect this total to land at 228 or higher.
Picks: Raptors +6, Raptors ML, Over 225.5
Raptors vs. Clippers Odds, Point Spread, Total, Lines
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+6 -110 | 225.5 -110 / -110 | +205 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-6 -110 | 225.5 -110 / -110 | -250 |
- Raptors vs. Clippers Odds: Clippers -6
- Raptors vs. Clippers Over/Under: 225.5 points
- Raptors vs. Clippers Moneyline: Clippers -250, Raptors +205
Raptors vs. Clippers Preview
The Clippers and Raptors tip off Saturday Night in Los Angeles new Intuit Dome.
The Raptors are expected to return Immanuel Quickley, and the Clippers are on the second leg of a back to back, so their injury report will certainly be worth monitoring.
The Raptors have been one of the leagues fastest teams in transition, while the Clippers play at a bottom-5 offensive pace.
This will be an interesting clash between youth vs. veterans, fast pace vs. half court sets, and a rested team vs. a team on a back to back. I like the youth advantage in this spot.
Raptors vs. Clippers Prediction
The Raptors are 7-2 ATS, despite being a 2-7 team. They play uptempo, push in transition, and have no quit in fourth quarters.
Meanwhile, the Clippers are a slow, methodical, half court team that relies on veteran basketball IQ to generate smart possessions.
With this spread at Raptors +6, and getting the full two possession threshold to cover the number, I expect the Raptors to continue their trend of covering spreads, and the Clippers to struggle at home.
The Raptors ML is also a nice escalator, and I also don't mind this line at +6.5. This is the consensus line across the board, so it should remain playable.
Best Bet: Raptors +6 (-110), Raptors ML (+205), Over 225.5
Same Game Parlay: Raptors ML, Over 225.5 (+500)
Raptors vs. Clippers Starting Lineups
Raptors Starting Lineup
PG: Davion Mitchell
SG: Gradey Dick
SF: Ochai Agbaji
PF: RJ Barrett
C: Jakob Poeltl
Clippers Starting Lineup
PG: James Harden
SG: Terrence Mann
SF: Norman Powell
PF: Derrick Jones Jr.
C: Ivica Zubac
Raptors vs. Clippers How to Watch: Channel, Start Time, Streaming
| Location: | Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California |
| Date: | Saturday, November 9 |
| Time: | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming Options: | NBA TV |
