An NBA Game Day Preview between the Toronto Raptors Vs New Orleans Pelicans – 2021 Happy New Year.
When: 7:30 PM EST, January 2, 2021
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: NBATV
Point Spread: Pelicans +1.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 213.5
Toronto Raptors
Record: 1-3
Road Record: 0-2
ATS: 1-3
New Orleans Pelicans
Record: 3-2
Home Record: 1-0
ATS: 2-3
Toronto Raptors Vs New Orleans Pelicans Game Day Preview
The NBA season will go fast and hard! The alternative fantasy basketball game featured on StatementGames between the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans will be the season series finale.
The Pelicans season got off to a good start when they went on the road and beat the Toronto Raptors in their opener.
The Raptors needed a few more chances before they got their first win.
The two teams meet again today in New Orleans.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors picked up their first win of the season the other night against the New York Knicks. However, after opening the season with three consecutive losses, some in-house turmoil might be simmering up in Toronto?
Toronto coach Nick Nurse benched forward Pascal Siakam, who prematurely walked off the court when he fouled out late in the loss to the 76ers. Nurse described the “disciplinary” action as “internal” and wouldn’t elaborate.
Guard Fred VanVleet, who led the way against the Knicks with 25 points. “Losing three in a row at any time of the season is not acceptable around here. Enough is enough. It was time to get a win.”
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans has flip-flopped wins and losses through five games but beat host Oklahoma City 113-80 on Thursday. Brandon Ingram scored 20 points to lead seven Pelicans in double figures even though he was ejected in the third quarter after a flagrant foul.
“Early in the year, we’re trying to get better,” first-year coach Stan Van Gundy said. “We’ve been struggling offensively so it was good to see the ball go in the basket. It was good to score some points.”
It is great to see the Pelicans be aggressive on the board! They have out rebounded the Raptors 45-35 in the first meeting and out rebounded the Thunder 58-40.
Raptors Vs Pelicans Facts
- Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Over is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings in New Orleans.
- Pelicans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Toronto Raptors Vs New Orleans Pelicans Alternative Fantasy Basketball-Statement Games Picks
- Pascal Siakam OVER 7.5 Rebounds
- Lonzo Ball UNDER 8.5 Assists
- Zion Williamson UNDER 8.5 Rebounds
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