Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors 3/16/2023 Picks

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors 3/16/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The hardwood at Scotiabank Arena is set to host an electrifying NBA clash between the Toronto Raptors and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.

The Thunder, who have won three consecutive games, find themselves in a tight three-way race for the eighth spot in the highly competitive Western Conference.

The Oklahoma City Thunder is already in 9th place in the Western Conference and 3rd at 34-35 in the Northwest Division.

In their last outing, Oklahoma City put on a dominant display against the Brooklyn Nets, outscoring them by a whopping 18 points in the third quarter, which resulted in a comfortable 121-107 home victory.

All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in red-hot form, pouring in a game-high 35 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Lu Dort also put in a commendable performance with 24 points and nine rebounds.

The Thunder shot an impressive 46 percent from the field and will look to continue their winning ways against the Raptors.

Oklahoma City is 8-4 ATS in their last 12 outings with the Raptors.

The Oklahoma City Thunder is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Toronto.
The OKC Thunder is 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games on the road.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Predictions 3/16/2023

Meanwhile, the Raptors have won 21 of their 34 home games so far and are hot on the heels of the Atlanta Hawks, trailing them by just one game for the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto showcased their offensive firepower in their previous game against the Denver Nuggets, setting a franchise record with a 49-point first quarter en route to a convincing 125-110 home victory.

The Raptors shot a commendable 53 percent overall, with 12 of their 30 three-point attempts finding the mark. With both teams vying for playoff positions, fans can expect an exciting and fiercely contested battle at Scotiabank Arena.

PG Fred VanVleet nailed 8-for-12 from long distance and led all scorers with 36 points. O.G. Anunoby chipped in 24 points on 10-for-14 from the field.

Newly acquired C Jakob Poeltl grabbed 11 rebounds and finished with a game-high plus 30 rating for the Raptors.

The total went OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 matches over Oklahoma City.
The Toronto Raptors are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
The Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games at home against the OKC Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors. The NBA pick for this game is the Toronto Raptors.

Oklahoma City PF Kenrich Williams will be under the knife to repair a ligament injury in his wrist and will miss the remainder of the season.

Oklahoma City is the more efficient defensive team and is one of the best road teams against the spread. Take Oklahoma City to cover. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 117-115.

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