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The Oklahoma City Thunder take their act to the north of the border when they tangle with the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.
The Thunder lost to the Raptors 114-123 on Wednesday night to fall to 42-30 season and join a four-way tie for the 5th-8th spots in the Western Conference playoff picture. Oklahoma City is on a skid right now as they’ve lost four straight games and they will have a chance to avenge that loss in less than 48 hours but in Toronto.
Thunder
+120
Raptors
-140
Odds from betonline.ag as of 3/22/19
The Raptors got a big win in OKC last Wednesday night to remain within striking distance of the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the East. Toronto is just two games behind Miami and with still enough games left to play, they are still pushing for more wins instead of just coasting to the postseason.
Who Wins?
Oklahoma City is 4-6 SU in their last 10 games played. The Thunder are 2-3 SU in five games during that period. Toronto is 6-4 SU in their last 10 games played. The Raptors are 3-1 SU at their home court during that span. Head to head, the Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10 games versus the Thunder.
These teams played just last March 21st in Oklahoma City and the Raptors prevailed 123-114 behind Pascal Siakam’s 33 points. Kyle Lowry is listed as day to day and he’s missed three out of their last four games. But Toronto beat OKC the other day without him. This one should be no different. I’m picking the Toronto Raptors to beat the OKC Thunder on 3/22/19.
Other Bets To Make
The Thunder are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games played. Oklahoma City is 2-3 ATS in five road games during that stretch. The Raptors are 5-5 ATS in their previous 10 games played. Toronto is 2-2 ATS in their last four games played at their home floor. Head to head, the Raptors are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games against the Thunder.
Thunder
+2.5 (-110)
Raptors
-2.5 (-110)
Odds from betonline.ag as of 3/22/19
The Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against an opponent with a winning percentage higher than .600, 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing at least 100 points in their previous game and 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring at least 100 points in their previous game. The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last six games after their opponent allowed 100 or more points in their previous game and 4-1 ATS after allowing at least 100 points in their previous game. The Raptors are 29-7 at home this season and the Thunder’s woes are about to continue here. Prediction: Raptors -2.5
The total has gone under in six out of the last 10 games played by the Thunder. Oklahoma City has seen the total go under in three out of their last five games played on the road. The total has gone over in eight out of the last 10 games played by Toronto. The Raptors have seen the over hit in 19 out of their 26 home games played this season. Head to head, the over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams.
Thunder
O 226.5 (-110)
Raptors
U 226.5 (-110)
Odds from betonline.ag as of 3/22/19
The over is 6-0 in OKC’s last six games against an opponent with a winning SU record. On the other hand, the Raptors have seen the total go over in four out of their last five Friday games. The over is also 6-0 in Toronto’s last six after an SU win, 5-0 in their last five games after an ATS victory and 6-0 in their last six games against teams with a winning SU record. In short, the Raptors have stepped up their offense against elite opponents, leading to the scores going over. Prediction: Over 226.5
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