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The Toronto Raptors (33-36) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-35) at Scotiabank Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Thunder are 6.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s point total is 231.
How to bet Raptors vs. Thunder
Toronto Raptors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Raptors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Raptors have -252 odds to pick up the win, while the Thunder are listed at +207 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 231 points.
Raptors vs. Thunder Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSO
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
Raptors vs. Thunder Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Raptors are 33-35-1 this season. Toronto has been victorious in 23, or 57.5%, of the 40 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The Raptors have eclipsed the over/under in 53.6% of their opportunities this year (37 times in 69 games with a set point total).
In the Thunder’s 69 games this season, they have 43 wins against the spread. Oklahoma City has won 45.7% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (21-25). Thunder games this year have eclipsed the over/under 37 times in 69 opportunities (53.6%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Raptors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 59 | 24.2 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 57 | 19.4 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 60 | 17.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| OG Anunoby | 55 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 |
| Scottie Barnes | 66 | 15.7 | 7 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Thunder
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 58 | 31.3 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Josh Giddey | 64 | 16.2 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Luguentz Dort | 62 | 14 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Jalen Williams | 63 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Isaiah Joe | 59 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
Raptors: Otto Porter: Out (Foot), Dalano Banton: Out (Thumb)
Thunder: Kenrich Williams: Out (Wrist), Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Leg)
What you need to know about the Toronto Raptors
With 112.6 points per game on offense, Toronto is 23rd in the NBA. Defensively, it cedes 112.1 points per contest, which ranks seventh in the league. When playing at home, the Raptors are scoring 2.2 more points per game (113.7) than they are when playing on the road (111.5). On offense, the Raptors have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 108.1 points per contest over that span compared to the 112.6 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
Toronto ranks third-worst in the NBA with a 33.8% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, it is sinking 10.8 three-pointers per game (22nd-ranked in league). The Raptors have taken 64.8% two-pointers and 35.2% three-pointers this season. Of the team’s baskets, 73.9% are two-pointers and 26.1% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Oklahoma City Thunder
In 2022-23, Oklahoma City is third-best in the NBA on offense (117.9 points scored per game) and ranked 20th on defense (116.2 points allowed). At home, the Thunder average 121 points per game. On the road, they average 114.5. The Thunder are posting 117.9 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is the same number of points they’re averaging for the season.
With 12.3 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36% from downtown, Oklahoma City is 13th and 15th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. The Thunder take 36.8% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 28.3% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they take 63.2% of their shots, with 71.7% of their makes coming from there.
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