Published Mar 11, 12:51am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 11, 12:51am ET
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One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the New Orleans Pelicans hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Pelicans vs Raptors pick?
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| New Orleans Pelicans | +1.5 (-114) |
| Toronto Raptors | -1.5 (-109) |
After back-to-back losses to both LA teams, New Orleans has bounced back, winning two of its last three games.
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The game was close early, with the Pelicans clinging to a two-point lead at the break. But in the second half, New Orleans outscored the Wizards 71-53, including a decisive 36-25 edge in the final frame.
Six players reached double figures for the Pelicans. Trey Murphy III paced the offense with 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Saddiq Bey added 23 points and 10 rebounds on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
Following a nine-point win over Washington, the Raptors have dropped three of their last four games. This includes a 113-99 loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Toronto trailed by just three points entering the fourth quarter. However, the Rockets' 27-16 surge over the final 12 minutes enabled the home team to come away with the win.
RJ Barrett put up a team-high 25 points and collected six rebounds. Scottie Barnes finished with 24 points and five rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pels have won six of the previous 10 meetings in this series. However, Toronto boasts a 19-12 road record, and this group ranks in the top 10 defensively. With that in mind, look for the Raptors to get the win here.
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