The Los Angeles Clippers (17-23) and Toronto Raptors (25-17) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on SportsNet.
The Raptors are 2-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Raptors -2), with the over/under set at 212.5 total points. Toronto is a -130 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Clippers vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 16.
Clippers vs Raptors Prediction
- Clippers vs Raptors pick: Under 212.5 (-110)
My Clippers vs Raptors best bet is on the Under at 212.5 total points, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Clippers vs Raptors Odds
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2 -105 | 212.5 -110o / -110u | +110 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2 -115 | 212.5 -110o / -110u | -130 |
Clippers vs Raptors NBA Preview
This NBA system identifies regular season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under, which appears to be the situation in tonight's matchup between the Clippers and Raptors.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment, which is the Raptors in this case, typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
So, let's take the Under at 212.5 in Clippers-Raptors on Friday night.
Clippers vs Raptors Best Bet
- Under 212.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Raptors vs Clippers betting prediction is on the Under at 212.5 total points.
