Toronto Raptors vs. L.A. Clippers Free Point Spread - Odds - NBA Predictions

Toronto Raptors vs. L.A. Clippers Free Point Spread - Odds - NBA Predictions

Cliff Knox
Date: December 11, 10:30 pm
Location: Staples Center
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Toronto -5.5
Total: 214.5

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The L.A. Clippers (17-7) host the Toronto Raptors (9-15) in a non-conference match up that will take place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA at 10:30 PM ET. The Raptors are the 5.5-point road favorite over the Clippers with the total on the board at 214.5.
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In their latest the Raptors made easy work of the Kings kocking them off Sacramento 102-87. DeMar DeRozan was the high scorer for Toronto with 25 points on 9/15 shooting and he also added nine assists. Zach Randolph was the high scorer for the Kings with 19 points on 9/11 shooting and he also had 11 rebounds. For the game the Raptors shot a lower FG% (44.8% to 47.9%), but their defense was exceptional forcing 21 turnovers and they outscored the Kings in all four quarters. Toronto easily covered the spread as an 8.5-point favorite and the combined 189 points scored fell well short of the 207-point closing total line. The Raptors have won six in a row including their last two games have been on the road.
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The Clippers were at home in their last game where they snuck by the Washington Wizards 113-112. Lou Williams came off the bench and was the high scorer for L.A. with 35 points on 11/20 shooting and he also hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left. Otto Porter Jr. was the high scorer for Washington with 27 points on 10/16 shooting and he also had 11 rebounds. In the game the Clippers shot 48.8% from the floor and the Wizards shot 51.2%. L.A. covered the spread as a 2-point underdog and the total went Over. The Clippers snapped their four-game losing streak with their win over the Wizards.
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The Raptors are 8-6 on the road this season and they rank 3rd in ppg, tied for 21st in 3-pt FG%, and 11th in free throw percentage. On defense Toronto ranks 10th in ppg allowed, 17th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 19th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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The Clippers are 5-7 at home this season and they rank 15th in ppg, 20th in 3-pt FG%, and 18th in free throw percentage. On defense L.A. ranks 23rd in ppg allowed, 28th in 3-pt FG% allowed, and 24th in free-throw percentage allowed.
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This is the first game between these teams this season and last season they split the two games facing each other with each winning at home.
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Raptors at Clippers Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
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The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a losing record.
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The Raptors have an Over record of 4-1 in their last 5 games.
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The Clippers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games.
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The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
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The Clippers have an Over record of 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
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Toronto vs. Clippers Betting Angles<br />
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The Raptors are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games against the Clippers.<br />
The Raptors are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games against the Clippers.<br />
In the last 14 games between these teams in L.A. the Under record is 11-3.
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Raptors at LA Clippers Prediction 12/11/17

The Raptors are playing excellent basketball winning six consecutive games, four of the games by double digits over that stretch and went a profitable 4-2 against the number. That said, the Clippers have a big scheduling edge tonight with Toronto playing their third game in four days, back to back with travel. The host is rested and are coming off a confidence building victory in their latest sand are my choice here.

Free Pick: Take the Los Angeles Clipper +5.5 (CK)
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