Raptors vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 27

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-49) will look to break a three-game losing streak when visiting the Toronto Raptors (40-32) on March 27, 2026 at Scotiabank Arena.

Friday's matchup between the Raptors and the Pelicans sees the Raptors as a strong, 9-point favorite. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5.

Raptors vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Arena: Scotiabank Arena
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Raptors -9
• Moneyline: Raptors (-360), Pelicans (+290)

How to watch Raptors vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, SportsNet

Betting the Over/Under: Raptors vs. Pelicans

• The Raptors' 72 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 228.5 points 30 times.
• The Pelicans have combined with their opponents to score more than 228.5 points in 49 of 74 games this season.
• The teams combine to score 229.3 points per game, 0.8 more points than this matchup's point total.
• These two teams surrender a combined 231.7 points per game, 3.2 more points than this contest's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Raptors vs. Pelicans

• Toronto has put together a 36-36-0 ATS record so far this year.
• The Raptors have an ATS record of 5-4 when playing as at least 9-point favorites this season.
• The Pelicans have covered 42 times in 74 matchups with a spread this season.
• When playing as at least 9-point underdogs this year, New Orleans has an ATS record of 13-7.
• At home this year, the Raptors are 19-16 overall and 15-20 against the spread.
• At home, as a 9-point favorite or greater, Toronto is 3-3 ATS.
• Away from home, the Pelicans are 18-16-1 against the spread, and 9-27 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Raptors vs. Pelicans

• The Raptors have been the moneyline favorite 42 total times this season. They've finished 27-15 in those games.
• The Pelicans have won 13, or 22%, of the 59 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• Toronto has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -360 or shorter.
• This season, New Orleans has won two of its 21 games, or 9.5%, when it is the underdog by at least +290 on the moneyline.
• The Raptors have an implied moneyline win probability of 78.3% in this game.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Raptors vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Pelicans (+ 9)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Raptors 117 - Pelicans 116
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