Raptors vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 27

Raptors vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and SportsNet

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-49) are underdogs (by 8.5 points) to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Toronto Raptors (40-32) on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The matchup has a point total of 228.5.

Raptors vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Raptors win (80.9%)

Raptors vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Raptors have covered the spread 36 times in 72 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have 42 wins against the spread in 74 games this year.
• Raptors games have gone over the total 28 times out of 74 chances this season.
• The Pelicans have hit the over 50% of the time this year (37 of 74 games with a set point total).
• Toronto sports a worse record against the spread at home (15-20-0) than it does on the road (21-16-0).
• The Raptors have eclipsed the total in 15 of 35 home games (42.9%), compared to 13 of 37 road games (35.1%).
• New Orleans has been better against the spread at home (24-13-1) than away (18-16-1) this year.
• Both at home (19 of 38) and away (18 of 36), the Pelicans' games have finished over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 18.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists, shooting 50.2% from the floor.
• Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.5 points, 3.7 assists and 5.6 boards.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili's numbers on the season are 10.9 points, 4.8 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 51.9% from the field and 37.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.4 made 3-pointers.
• RJ Barrett is averaging 18.9 points, 5.3 boards and 3.3 assists.
• Jamal Shead averages 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists, shooting 36.2% from the field and 31.4% from downtown, with 1 made 3-pointers per contest.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is also draining 47.1% of his shots from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range, with 3.3 triples per contest (sixth in NBA).
• The Pelicans are getting 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Saddiq Bey.
• Per game, Zion Williamson gets the Pelicans 21.4 points, 5.8 boards and 3.2 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.6 blocks.
• The Pelicans get 11.3 points per game from Derik Queen, plus 6.8 boards and 3.7 assists.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears provides the Pelicans 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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