Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors ATS Prediction 12/11/19

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The Los Angeles Clippers (18-7) will travel to Scotiabank Arena to challenge the Toronto Raptors (16-7). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, and will air on ESPN.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Odds

The last time the Clippers played, they defeated the Indiana Pacers, 110-99, despite being 3-point underdogs. The Raptors, on the other hand, topped the Chicago Bulls,93-92, but were not able to cover as 6-point favorites. The Los Angeles game went 8.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the Toronto game finished 29.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5.

The Clippers had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 13.1) and held the Pacers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.406 (below their season average of 0.528). The Raptors, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.112) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.0 (above their season average of 20.9). Toronto was led by Pascal Siakam, who finished with 22 points and six rebounds. Paul George, meanwhile was a key piece for Los Angeles with 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Montrezl Harrell led the Clippers to a 98-88 victory. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 186 points, which was well under the projected point total of 220.5, and Los Angeles covered as a 10-point favorite. Los Angeles won the rebounding battle. The Clippers had 20 offensive rebounds and 66 total rebounds, while the Raptors had five and 38, respectively.

Vegas is known to set the total high when the Clippers are playing, as 60.0 percent of their games have finished under the total. Los Angeles comes into the contest with records of 18-7 straight up (SU) and 13-11-1 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Los Angeles, Raptors games have a slight tendency to finish over the total (52.2 percent). Further, Toronto owns records of 16-7 SU and 13-10 ATS.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Toronto figures to have a substantial edge. The Raptors defense ranks first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while the Los Angeles offense is ranked 17th in effective field goal percentage (0.520). Furthermore, the Clippers rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while the Raptors rank 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent).

Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Raptors rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.7) while the Clippers rank sixth (43.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in rebounds per game (49.2) while Toronto ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (48.5).
  • The Clippers rank ninth in blocks per game (5.4) while the Raptors rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
  • Toronto ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Los Angeles ranks 19th (8.0).
  • Toronto averages 20.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks third in the league. Los Angeles ranks 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.0).
  • The Clippers rank first in second chance points per game (15.7) while the Raptors rank 26th (11.9).
  • The Raptors average 36.1 three pointers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. The Clippers rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (34.8).
  • Los Angeles averages 23.2 assists per game, which ranks 21st in the league. Toronto ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (25.4).
  • Toronto ranks first in fast break points per game (18.9) while Los Angeles ranks 24th in fast break points allowed per game (14.9).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Toronto is 8-1 and Los Angeles is 8-0.
  • In games where they score over 100 points, the Clippers are 16-3 and the Raptors are 14-6.
  • Toronto is 8-3 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 4-7 ATS on the road.
  • In 11 road games, the Clippers have 6 unders and 5 overs.
  • The Raptors have 8 overs and 3 unders in 11 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and Toronto have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Clippers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 1-4.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 120.6 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
  • The Raptors have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Toronto has defeated opponents by an average of 6.4 points.