Raptors vs Clippers Preview

The air is likely still a little blue over Los Angeles after Raptors’ head coach Darko Rajakovic’s post-game rant to the media after last night’s 132-131 loss to the Lakers, a game where the Lakers had a 23-2 domination in free throws in the fourth quarter. The Raptors are 15-22 now, and it’s not getting easier. The Clippers are surging, beating up the Phoenix Suns 138-111 on Monday. They went 11-2 in December and are 4-1 so far in 2024.

Raptors vs Clippers Details

• Date: Jan. 10, 2024
• Time: 10:30 p.m. EST
• Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
• How to watch: TV: TSN; Radio: Sportsnet 590 The Fan

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Raptors Insights

The Raptors are 11^th in the Eastern Conference, a full game back of tenth-place Brooklyn going into tonight’s game. They are 3-3 since the big trade with the New York Knicks, which brought in RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Both those players have injected real energy into the offence – Barrett again had a big game last night, with 23 points (10-13 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-3 FT), five assists, two steals and a season-high 10 rebounds. Quickley was equally dominant – 21 points, five rebounds and five assists before fouling out after 26 minutes. Scottie Barnes also had a big game last night – a team-high 26 points, three rebounds, six assists and two blocks. One gets the feeling the clock is ticking on a Pascal Siakam trade as the team seems set on heading in a direction focused around Barnes.

Clippers Insights

Say what you want about James Harden, but he is positively impacting this Clippers team, especially centre Ivica Zubac, benefitting from Harden’s playmaking. Zubac has been averaging 12.6 points, with 9.7 rebounds, and a 65.6 field goal percentage. The Clippers are 23-13, fourth in the Western Conference.

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Player Props

According to BetRivers, most bet player props in terms of handle are Kawhi Leonard Over 1.5 Steals (2.02), Harden Under 2.5 3-Points FGs made (1.82), and Leonard Under 3.5 Assists (1.96), while on the tickets side it’s Leonard Over 1.5 Steals (2.02), Leonard Under 3.5 Assists (1.96), and Paul George Under 3.5 Assists (1.96).

At DraftKings, Barnes Rebounds Under 7.5 (1.87) is a popular market.

 Raptors vs Clippers Betting Odds: Our Picks & Predictions

• Moneyline 4.80 (Raptors), 1.20 (Clippers)
• Spread +10 1.90 (Raptors), -10 1.90 (Clippers)
• Over/Under 237.00 

The Raptors have a big challenge at the centre position, with Jakob Poeltl out at least two weeks with an ankle injury, and Precious Achiuwa now playing for the New York Knicks after the Dec. 30 trade. Zubac has been surging, so they’ll have their hands full tonight, tossing Thad Young and Jontay Porter at him. The Raptors are a legitimate, exciting young offensive team, but they gave up a ton of defence when they traded OG Anunoby to the Knicks. The Clippers are ninth in the league in offence, averaging 117.2 points per game, fifth in FG% (49.1), second in 3P% (38.9). ESPN is reporting today that Leonard, enjoying one of his healthiest, most productive seasons, is signing a three-year contract extension. Lots of positive news today with the Clippers. Take the Clippers ATS.

Odds as of 2:15 p.m. EST