Pelicans vs Raptors Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 March 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Toronto Raptors in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

With the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Raptors line-up that includes Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Raptors game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New Orleans vs Toronto NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Raptors a 59% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Raptors: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $2.20, Raptors $1.71
• Line: Pelicans +2.5 ($1.91), Raptors -2.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 235.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.20 and the Raptors at $1.71.

The Pelicans are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Raptors, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Raptors (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Raptors have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 235.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Pelicans vs Raptors: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Toronto at $1.71 with Bet365
• Line: Raptors -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 235.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Pelicans vs Raptors predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.

Pelicans vs Raptors: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Raptors at Smoothie King Center on Thursday is the Raptors prevailing 118-115.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Toronto game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Raptors prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Toronto match-up.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Pelicans vs Raptors: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Pelicans and Raptors at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors
• Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
• Time: 11:00am AEDT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our New Orleans vs Toronto predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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