The Toronto Raptors will visit the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome. This game will air on TSN at 10:00 PM on November 2, 2026. Both teams are trying to improve their early-season records.
The Raptors have a 3-3 record to start the season. They are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference. Led by head coach Darko Rajakovic, the Raptors are looking to end their two-game losing streak.
The Clippers, under head coach Tyronn Lue, have struggled with a 1-5 record. They stand at 13th in the Western Conference. The Clippers will aim to break their five-game losing streak.
According to the odds, the Raptors are favored by 4.5 points. The Clippers are the underdogs with a moneyline of +158. The over/under is set at 219.5 points.
Clippers vs Raptors At a Glance
- Game Location: Intuit Dome
- Toronto Record: 3-3
- Clippers Record: 1-5
- Raptors Star Player: Scottie Barnes with 29 points vs Lakers
- Game Odds: Raptors favored by 4.5 points
- Broadcast Info: TSN
Los Angeles Clippers Gear Up for a Tough Test Against the Raptors
Offensive Struggles
The Clippers are scoring 106.5 points per game, placing them near the bottom of the league. Their field goal percentage is 44.8%, which ranks 22nd overall. They manage to make 13.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 13th.
Their three-point shooting percentage is 38.6%, which ranks 5th in the league. They attempt 35.0 three-pointers per game, but their free throw shooting is solid with an 82.0% success rate. However, they only make 19.0 free throws per game, ranking 18th.
Defensive Efforts
Defensively, the Clippers allow 113.8 points per game, placing them 15th. They excel in blocking shots, with 4.2 blocks per game ranking them 8th. Opponents struggle from the free throw line against them, as they have the best free throw percentage allowed at 71.9%.
They give up 43.3 rebounds per game, which ranks them 11th. The Clippers' defense limits opponents to 15.3 free throws per game, the fewest in the league. Their defensive efforts are a mixed bag, with room for improvement.
Key Players to Watch
Darius Garland is a standout, averaging 20.8 points and 6.3 assists per game. Rui Hachimura contributes 13.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Keaton Wagler adds 13.2 points and 3.5 assists per game.
Brook Lopez provides inside presence with 12.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Derrick Jones Jr. averages 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Kris Dunn adds depth with 8.5 points and 5.3 assists per game.
Injury Report
The Clippers face injury challenges with Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram out. Max Strus and Jordan Miller are also unavailable. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is sidelined with a foot injury.
Betting Trends
- The Clippers have won 1 of their last 6 games.
- They are 0-3 in their last 3 games against the spread.
- They have a 50% success rate against the spread as favorites.
- Their games have gone over the total in 2 of the last 3 games.
- Overall, they are 3-3 against the spread this season.
Toronto Raptors Ready to Challenge in Upcoming Game
Current Season Performance
The Toronto Raptors have started the season with mixed results. They are averaging 118.2 points per game, ranking them 10th in the league. However, their defense allows 110.3 points per game, placing them 13th.
The team leads the league in field goal attempts per game with 95.7. Despite the high attempts, their field goal percentage stands at 44.9, ranking them 21st. Their effective field goal percentage is slightly better at 51.0, which is 22nd in the league.
Key Players to Watch
Scottie Barnes is a key player for the Raptors this season. He is averaging 24.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. His performance will be crucial in their upcoming games.
RJ Barrett is another player to keep an eye on. He has been contributing 19.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. His shooting accuracy is impressive with a field goal percentage of 48.5.
Injury Concerns
Kawhi Leonard will be absent due to knee swelling. His absence could impact the team's performance on both ends of the floor. Jakob Poeltl is questionable with a shoulder issue, which might affect their frontcourt depth.
Nate Bittle is also out with a foot injury and has no set return date. The Raptors will need to rely on their bench to fill these gaps during the game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Trends
- Raptors are 1-2 straight up in their last 3 games.
- They are 3-3 straight up in all games this season.
- Raptors are 3-1 straight up as favorites this season.
- Against the spread, they are 1-2 in their last 3 games.
- They are 3-3 against the spread in all games.
- They have covered the spread in 3 out of 4 games as favorites.
- The total has gone over in their last 3 games.
Clippers vs Raptors Prediction: Over 219.5
The Toronto Raptors average 118.2 points per game, which ranks them 10th in scoring. Their defense allows 110.3 points per game. This suggests their games tend to have higher scores.
The Los Angeles Clippers, while struggling, score 106.5 points per game. They allow 113.8 points per game on defense. This combination indicates potential for a high-scoring game.
The Raptors' recent over/under trend is 3-0, showing a pattern of games going over the set line. The Clippers also have a 2-1 trend in their last three games.
Given both teams' scoring potential and defensive records, the total is likely to exceed 219.5 points. The projected final score supports this pick.
- Clippers vs Raptors Prediction: Over 219.5
- Clippers vs Raptors Score: Raptors 116 - Clippers 110
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