Among Friday’s six-game slate is a matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers (17-23) and the Toronto Raptors (25-17). The game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
The Clippers have won four straight games to get back into the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.
Below, we'll give you the best Clippers vs. Raptors predictions, picks, and total for PrizePicks today, including for Clippers F Kawhi Leonard and Raptors G Brandon Ingram.
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Clippers vs. Raptors Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Raptors are a pleasant surprise, entering the day with the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference. A big reason for their success has been their improved defense — after ranking 15th in defensive rating (113.6) last season, they have the fourth-best defensive rating (112.1) this season.
The Clippers are 8-2 over their last 10 games, tied with the Thunder for the best record in the NBA over that stretch. During that 10-game span, they produced the fourth-best offensive rating (120.4) in the league. For the season, they rank 12th (115.8).
Clippers vs. Raptors Over/Under, Spread
The Clippers are 1.5 point favorites, returning a 1.75x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Raptors are underdogs at home with a 2.0x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Clippers -1.5
- Total: 215.5
- Gamer Winner Payout: Clippers 1.75x | Raptors 2.0x
Team picks data is live as of publishing and is subject to change.
Clippers vs. Raptors Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Clippers vs. Raptors injury report for Friday, via NBA.com.
Clippers Injury Report
- F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) – Questionable
- C Ivica Zubac (ankle) – Questionable
- F/C John Collins (groin) - Questionable
Raptors Injury Report
- F RJ Barrett (ankle) – OUT
- C Jakob Poeltl (back) – OUT
- G Immanuel Quickley (back) – Questionable
- F/C Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) - Questionable
Clippers vs. Raptors Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Clippers vs. Raptors prediction on Friday, January 16.
- The Clippers are 8-12 against the spread as favorites this season.
- The Raptors are 3-4 against the spread as home underdogs.
- While Toronto is off to a hot start, they are 4-11-1 against the spread versus teams that have won less than 45% of their games.
- The Raptors are 5-2 over the last seven games since F Collin Murray-Boyles moved into the starting lineup.
- Having Leonard available could prove to be key for the Clippers. They are 2-8 in games that he has been sidelined.
Clippers vs. Raptors Picks for PrizePicks Today, Friday, January 16
Here are three of the top Clippers vs. Raptors picks on PrizePicks for today. Player stat projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
Clippers F Kawhi Leonard vs. Raptors Projection: 2.5 3-PT Made
- Coming into this matchup, the oft-injured Leonard has appeared in 24 straight games for the Clippers.
- Not only has the Claw been available, but he's averaged 34 minutes over that 24-game span.
- The veteran forward is shooting 39.9% on a career-high 7.3 3-point attempts per game.
- With the former Raptor jacking up so many shots from deep, he has made at least 3 triples in eight of his last 10 games.
Raptors F Brandon Ingram vs. Clippers Projection: 10 Rebs+Asts
- Ingram scored 30 points versus the Pacers on Wednesday, shooting 12-for-23 from the field. He also chipped in 7 rebounds and 4 assists across 36 minutes.
- Over his last seven games, the 28-year-old averaged 7.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
- Entering this season, Ingram has averaged at least 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in each of the last four seasons. Through 40 games, he averages 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
- Quickley missed two games this season. Ingram had 12 and 11 combined rebounds and assists in those matchups.
Raptors F Collin Murray-Boyles vs. Clippers Projection: 8 Rebounds
- CMB has hauled in at least 10 boards in three of his last five games.
- Over the last seven games as a starter, the rookie forward has averaged 8.4 rebounds.
- Murray-Boyles is not just a token starter, as he's logged 31+ minutes in five of his last six matchups.
- The Clippers allow the ninth-most offensive rebounds per game (11.8) in the league, an area in which Murray-Boyles thrives. Over his seven starts, he averaged 3.6 offensive boards.
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