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The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back following a loss to the Houston Rockets last night. Luckily, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t a Top 10 team in the NBA.
The Pelicans may not be tanking like some of the NBA’s other bottom feeders, but they aren’t exactly giving their all either.
My Raptors vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks explain why Toronto will bounce back when they visit the Smoothie King Center at 8 pm ET in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 11.
Raptors vs Pelicans predictionRaptors vs Pelicans best bet: Raptors -2 (-110)
Much has been made about the Toronto Raptors’ struggles against the NBA’s best teams. Heck, I faded them against the Houston Rockets last night.
Luckily, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t that. New Orleans ranks 26th in defensive rating and, since the All-Star break, 22nd in turnover rate. Toronto’s sixth-ranked defense will take advantage of that, getting extra possessions, helping to pad their lead.
Expect the Raptors to move the ball well with Immanuel Quickley leading the way and RJ Barrett to continue his heater. Toronto is also 4-1 ATS in its last five games in the second half of a back-to-back.
Raptors vs Pelicans same-game parlaySpeaking of moving the ball, Quickley is averaging 6.1 assists per game this season, but has that number up to 8.8 per contest over his last five games. The Pels allow the fourth-most opponent assists per game this season.
The Raptors could get another boost if center Jakob Poeltl returns. He sat out last night with an illness. If he goes tonight, Toronto could have an edge on the inside, where New Orleans ranks 24th in opponent points in the paint.
Raptors vs Pelicans SGP- Raptors -2
- Immanuel Quickley Over 6.5 assists
- Jakob Poeltl Over 11.5 points
The Raptors have one of the highest assist rates in the NBA. The Pelicans allow a ton of assists.
Raptors vs Pelicans SGP- Immanuel Quickely Over 6.5 assists
- Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
- Brandon Ingram Over 3.5 assists
- RJ Barrett Over 3.5 assists
- Spread: Raptors -2 | Pelicans +2
- Moneyline: Raptors -130 | Pelicans +110
- Over/Under: Over 234.5 | Under 234.5
The Raptors have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games for +14.30 Units and a 26% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Raptors vs. Pelicans.
How to watch Raptors vs Pelicans| Location | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA |
| Date | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, Pelicans+ |
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