Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Toronto Raptors
New Orleans Pelicans
Raptors favoured to win over the Pelicans
- The Raptors struggled against Western Conference sides with 11 wins in 27 games.
- The Pelicans struggled away from home, winning just nine games out of 35 in the 2025-26 season.
- The Raptors have a slight edge in the game against the Pelicans, but have lost only one meeting in the ongoing season.
Toronto Raptors to win and cover the spread (-8.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Tip Off: | 06:00:00 |
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.25 | 3.70 |
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Prediction & Analysis
The Toronto Raptors will host the New Orleans Pelicans on March 28 at the Scotiabank Arena. The game will start at 06:00 AM IST. The Pelicans won the previous three meetings in the season.
Current Standings: The New Orleans Pelicans rank 11th in the East with a 25-48 record and the Raptors hold sixth position in the East with a 40-32.
Head-to-Head Record: The Raptors won 29 matches against the Pelicans and lost 21. The Pelicans won three out of last five games against the Northern side averaging 119.4 points. The Raptors averages 108.2 points in the run.
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 21.5 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 0.8/0.7 |
| Trey Murphy III | 21.7 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 1.5/0.3 |
Teams Preview
Toronto Raptors Preview
The Toronto Raptors have been a strong offensive team this season, scoring multiple games with 140+ points. They started off the season with a 138-118 win over the Hawks and showed their offensive flair in the season behind Immanuel Quirkey and Brandon Ingram’s massive games. Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett are leading them in the league.
Coach Darko Rajakovic’s team ranks 17th in offensive rating (114.2) and bettered their performance on the defensive end with a 112.6 defensive rating (ninth in the league). The team also showed great ball-sharing, scoring 69% of its points through assists. The team collects 50% of their rebounds, allowing them a chance to regroup.
In the 2025-26 season so far, the Northerners average 113.9 points per game (23rd best). The forwards did well around the rim with 42.3 rebounds and 4.9 blocks per game. The team performed better, averaging 8.6 steals and ranking third with 29.1 assists per game.
In their last five home games at Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Raptors have a 3-2 record, showing strong offensive form but mixed defensive results. On average, they scored 115.2 points and conceded 108.6 points per game during this stretch.
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
They sit 11th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Southwest Division, having already been eliminated from playoff contention. The season saw a major coaching change early on, with Willie Green being fired in November 2025 and replaced by interim head coach James Borrego.
The Pelicans move up to 17th place in the league with a 115.5 points-per-game average. They have an offensive rating of 113.6. In their last five away games of the 2025–26 season, the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled on the road, posting a 1-4 record. During this stretch, the team averaged 114.2 points scored while allowing an average of 115.8 points conceded.
The side delivered a decent performance around the rim, with an average of 43.9 boards per game and 5.1 blocks per game. On the playmaking front, the Pelicans average 25.4 assists per game but turn the ball over 15.4 times. The team also showed the ability to disrupt the opposition offence with an 8.8 steals average.
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jamal Shead |
| SG | RJ Barrett |
| SF | Brandon Ingram |
| PF | Scottie Barnes |
| C | Jakob Poeltl |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jeremiah Fears |
| SG | Herbert Jones |
| SF | Saddiq Bey |
| PF | Zion Williamson |
| C | Yves Missi |
TORONTO RAPTORS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Winning PredictionThe Toronto Raptors are the favorites to win the game, with the side playing at home and looking to push for a stronger position in the playoff bracket. We are backing the Toronto Raptors to win the encounter.
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