Free NBA Pick: Clippers vs. Raptors NBA Odds
Looking for Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Clippers taking on the Raptors on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019, at the Scotiabank Arena. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this Clippers Raptors matchup.
2019 NBA Handicapping
(18-7) Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors (16-7)
Date: Wednesday, December 11th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
NBA Moneyline Odds: OFF
NBA Betting Odds: Clippers -1.5 | Raptors +1.5 (updated 10:45 PM EST)
NBA Betting Total: OFF
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Free Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Prediction:
Kawhi Leonard makes his return to Toronto for the first time since leaving in free agency to sign with his hometown Clippers. The NBA Finals MVP will be honored in a pregame ceremony revisiting the title run, his contributions and present him with his championship ring.
Last season, the teams played twice with the Raptors sweeping the series and the Clippers took the initial meeting this season. The Raptors hold the all-time record having bested the Clippers in 27 of their 47 matches
Los Angeles Clippers
In the first meeting between the clubs in November, the Raptors were on the second night of a back to back set and shorthanded.
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Although the Clippers won that match the Raptors held the lead entering the final frame but ran out of gas. Leonard was held to 12 points on 2 of 11 from the field (18.2%) and turned the ball over a career-high nine times.
Paul George hadn’t made his debut but will be ready for Wednesday.
This will be the fourth game of the Clippers six-game road trip featuring a beat down loss in Milwaukee followed by wins in Washington and Indiana. Leonard sat the last game versus the Pacers for load management.
Paul George led the way with 36 points, nine rebounds and seven 3-pointers versus his former team. Montrezl Harrell (26), Ivica Zubac (13) and Patrick Beverley (11 points, 12 rebounds) were the other double-figure contributors.
JaMychal Green (tailbone contusion) is unlikely to play nor will Rodney McGruder (leg). Landry Shamet sustained his ankle sprain in the game versus Toronto in November and hasn’t played since.
Toronto Raptors
In the first meeting between the clubs, Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka were out injured and OG Anunoby left 1:57 minutes into the match when Leonard inadvertently cut the youngster’s eyes stealing the ball.
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Lowry and Ibaka returned last week but the Raptors have struggled to rediscover their offensive prowess reintegrating the duo and it’s thrown off the team’s offensive rhythm.
Fred VanVleet suffered a knee contusion in the Rockets game. He tried to give it a go in Philly but after 12 minutes left the game, didn’t play in Chicago and is unlikely to play versus LA.
Toronto utilized their defense to capture the victory holding Chicago scoreless for 5:20 of the final frame. Pascal Siakam led with 22 points while Norman Powell (17), Lowry (11), Ibaka (11) and Anuoby (10) all scored in double figures.
Marc Gasol was arguably the best player on the floor and although his nine points, nine rebounds and five assists were welcome his defensive effort including two steals and four blocks were critical to the win.
Patrick McCaw (knee), Stanely Johnson (groin) and Matt Thomas (broken finger) are all out.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Raptors are 6-4 ATS in their last 10
- The Raptors are 7-3 in last 10 head to head
- Over Under is 5-5 in team’s last 10 head to head matchups
Free Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Prediction:
Rediscovering flow and tempo is key for the Raptors to get back on track. Siakam, in particular, has looked exhausted from carrying the load early and the sports tape on his shoulders speaks to nagging injuries.
That said, if there was an opponent or team he’ll be inspired to play well against it is the Clippers, Leonard and the running mate seemingly chosen over him (George).
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Statistically, these clubs have eerily similar numbers but with the Raptors’ current offensive rhythm issues and VanVleet out the Clippers have the edge. However, this Toronto club is prideful and more than any other game will want to win to show Leonard what he left behind.
The question is whether that will lead to the Raptors pressing or if their grit and heart will shine through.
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