Pelicans vs Raptors Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 March 2026

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

With the likes of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Raptors team that includes Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Raptors game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

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

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Raptors a 57% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Raptors: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $2.10, Raptors $1.77
• Line: Pelicans +2 ($1.91), Raptors -2 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 234.5 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 $2.10 and the Raptors at $1.77.

The Pelicans are 2-point underdogs against the Raptors, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Raptors (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+2) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 234.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Pelicans vs Raptors: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Toronto at $1.77 with Bet365
• Line: Pelicans +2 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Pelicans vs Raptors predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with 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 winning 117-115.

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

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Toronto game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

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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 noted.

Conclusion

Our New Orleans vs Toronto predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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