On Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be taking on the Toronto Raptors in a National Basketball Association match-up. Currently leading the Western Conference with an impressive 48-20 record, the Thunder has been displaying great basketball, with wins in their last three straight games and securing wins in seven of their past ten encounters. Their latest win came against the Utah Jazz just this past Wednesday. Advance to read more of Thunder vs Raptors Picks and Parlays.
Thunder vs Raptors Picks
When push comes to shove, we are going to bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5 over the Toronto Raptors
- Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5
On the other side, the Toronto Raptors have been suffering through a challenging season, standing at 23-46. Struggling to find momentum, they have suffered a series of tough defeats, losing eight straight games and picking up only one win in their last ten outings. Their recent loss, a resounding loss at home to the Sacramento Kings, serves as proof of their current struggles.
In their previous clash, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 135-127 on February 4th, 2024. It’s time to get to our Thunder vs Raptors picks and parlays:
Odds for OKC Thunder vs Toronto Raptors
Before we give you our Thunder game picks, here are the updated odds for this game on the NBA schedule:
- Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5, Toronto Raptors +14.5
- Total: 224.5
- Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder -1800, Toronto Raptors +900
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Picks & Parlays
Here are our Thunder vs Raptors picks and parlays for today:
Thunder vs Raptors Pick
- OKC Thunder -14.5
This is not going to be a competitive basketball game. The Raptors are so beat up, that they are not going to be able to be competitive for a 48-minute game. Take the Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5 over the Toronto Raptors.
Thunder vs Raptors Parlay
- Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5
- OVER 225.5
The Thunder are really good on the offensive side. They can shoot the ball with the best of them in the league. Look for them to get to 125 or more here. We like the OVER with Toronto just getting over 100 in the game. Take the Thunder and the OVER as part of your picks and parlays!
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Information
Here is some information on these NBA teams:
Oklahoma City Thunder (48-20) vs Toronto Raptors (23-46)
Date & Time: Friday March 22nd, 2024; 7:00pm EST
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena; Toronto, ON, CA
How to Watch: Sportsnet
Thunder vs Raptors Betting Analysis
In March, the Oklahoma City Thunder have shown off an impressive 7-2 record, with their only losses occurring against the Lakers and a home loss to the Pacers. Since the loss against the Pacers, they have picked up wins over the Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Jazz, showing off an offensive prowess by averaging 120 points per game across these three matchups.
Throughout the season, Oklahoma City has used a high scoring average of 120.7 points per game, shooting efficiently at 50% from the field and 39.2% from beyond the arc. Of note, they excel at free throw shooting, leading the league with an 83.1% success rate. Spearheading their offensive charge is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages an impressive 30.9 points per game, including notable performances of 31, 20, 31, and 30 points in his last four outings.
Heading out on a three-game road trip, the Thunder will face Milwaukee on Sunday, followed by a matchup against New Orleans on Tuesday, before returning home to host the Rockets on Wednesday.
On the flip side, the Toronto Raptors have struggled big time, dropping eight straight games in March with only a single victory to show for the month. Their offensive struggles are obvious, averaging just 92.5 points per game in their last two contests.
Adding to their struggles, the Raptors are wrestling with injuries, missing key contributors such as Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley. With Gary Trent Jr. leading their scoring efforts at 12.8 points per game, Toronto faces a challenging road ahead.
Next up, the Raptors will visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday before returning home for a four-game stretch against the Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Lakers.
OKC Thunder vs TOR Raptors Betting Picks
The Oklahoma City Thunder win this game, and win it big. The Thunder are going to win by nearly 20 or more in this game. The Thunder can really score, and Toronto is too beat up to compete in this game. When push comes to shove, we are going to bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder -14.5 over the Toronto Raptors. Enjoy the game and best of luck!
- NBA Pick: OKC Thunder -14.5
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