| Moneyline Pick | Toronto Raptors |
| Player Prop | Brandon Ingram over 19.5 points |
| Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder) | Over 225.5 points + Scottie Barnes over 21.5 points and assists + Zion Williamson over 21.5 points |
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Main Match Info
- Date and Tip-off Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Last match: New Orleans Pelicans 122-111 Toronto Raptors (March 11, 2026, 2025-26 NBA regular season)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Toronto Raptors
The Raptors have several factors working in their favour that should boost their chances of winning this contest. Perhaps the most important is the rest advantage: their previous outing, a 119-94 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, was on Wednesday, whereas the Pelicans will be playing on the second leg of a back-to-back set following Thursday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Toronto will also return home after a gruelling five-game road trip in which they went 2-3, with losses to the Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Denver Nuggets. Scotiabank Arena hasn’t exactly been a fortress for the Raptors, as evidenced by their 19-16 record, but they’ve won their last three at home and will be facing a team with little left to play for.
Let’s have a strong second half 😤 pic.twitter.com/50L0Ds83fn
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 26, 2026
Since the Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention earlier this week, they don’t have much incentive to play rather than getting the highest possible slot ahead of the Draft Lottery. Moreover, their 9-27 away record is the fourth-worst in the Western Conference.
Considering what’s at stake for both teams and the fact that the Raptors will be more rested than New Orleans, expect Toronto to come away with the win.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Brandon Ingram over 19.5 points
If the Raptors are to get the win against a tired Pelicans squad, then Brandon Ingram will need to be at his best. The star forward delivered a solid performance against the Clippers on Wednesday, tallying 18 points (8-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal in 36 minutes.
Ingram has scored at least 18 points in six of his last seven appearances, averaging 21.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game over that stretch.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Over 225.5 points + Scottie Barnes over 21.5 points and assists + Zion Williamson over 21.5 points
Our three-leg parlay begins with the over line. The teams’ previous meeting this season produced 233 points.
Three of New Orleans’ last five games have featured over 230 points, and the same mark has been hit in three of the Raptors’ last five, although all of them were on the road. Toronto’s last two home encounters have also cleared the 225.5-point line.
Our second leg relies on Scottie Barnes to make an impact as both a scorer and playmaker.
Scottie Barnes throws it down with AUTHORITY 🔥pic.twitter.com/KyzjqwSq1b
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 23, 2026
The All-Star forward has dished out at least 10 assists in back-to-back games while maintaining his scoring impact. Over his last 10 appearances, Barnes is averaging 15.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
Lastly, expect Zion Williamson to carry the Pelicans offensively, as the former Duke star has been putting up solid numbers lately. He registered 21 points and six rebounds in Thursday’s loss to the Pistons and has reached the 20-point plateau in five of his last seven appearances, including each of the last three.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Team News
New Orleans Pelicans Team News
The Pelicans are expected to be without Dejounte Murray, who posted 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals across 29 minutes during Thursday’s 129-108 loss to the Pistons. He’s dealing with an Achilles injury, and with this game being the second leg of a back-to-back set, New Orleans could choose to sit him out to avoid aggravating the issue.
Trey Murphy is nursing an ankle injury and is carrying a questionable tag, although a final call on his status will be made on Friday. Bryce McGowens (toe) is also doubtful and appears unlikely to play.
Toronto Raptors Team News
The Raptors are quite close to full strength following the return of rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles, who missed 11 consecutive games due to a thumb injury. The lone injury concern is Immanuel Quickley, as the floor general has already been ruled out. That means Jamal Shead is expected to get the nod at point guard once again.
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