The Toronto Raptors'(17-32) visit the'New Orleans Pelicans'(28-21) Monday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Raptors vs. Pelicans'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season
The Raptors have dropped back-to-back games after falling 135-127 in double overtime at the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday while covering as 8.5-point road underdogs. G RJ Barrett'scored a team-high 23 points, while C Jakob Poeltl'(19 points, 12 rebounds) and G Immanuel Quickley'(17 points, 11 assists) both had double-doubles. All 6 Toronto players who scored in double figures had at least 16 points while the team shot 47.5% from the field in the loss.
The Pelicans have won back-to-back games after beating the San Antonio Spurs 114-113 Friday, though they failed to cover as 8-point road favorites. F Zion Williamson'scored a game-high 33 points, leading 4 Pelicans in double figures. New Orleans shot 48.4% from the field in the win.