The Toronto Raptors will take on the Los Angeles Clippers at the STAPLES Center on Tuesday. Despite a letdown 2020-21 season, the Raptors have shown they can upset legitimate title contenders from time to time. They will force their way to the play-in tournament of the Eastern Conference but will have to move up from the 11th seed in the following days. Meanwhile, the Clippers are a few wins away from securing a ticket to the playoffs as they sit comfortably on the 4th seed in the Western Conference.

In this Raptors vs. Clippers game, we take a closer look at some of the important details that will lead you to more confident picks. Know more about each team and its key players, find the latest NBA odds, betting trends, and go over our very own expert betting predictions.

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Raptors vs. Clippers Game Information

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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 3, 2021

• When:Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 10:00 PM ET
• Where:Staples Center
• TV:NBA TV / ESPN
• Radio:TSN 1050 (Raptors) / 710 ESPNLA (Clippers)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: TBA

Why Bet on the Toronto Raptors?

After recently moving up to 11th seed from 12th seed, the Raptors get a little more breathing room as they approach the end of the regular season. But despite that, they have a tough schedule ahead of them, including this Raptors vs. Clippers matchup, where they would have to go full throttle to have better chances at making it to the Play-In Tournament.

The Raptors are coming off a strong 114-121 win against the Lakers, giving them more morale as they step into the court against another frontrunner. Pascal Siakam had an amazing performance, scoring 39 points while adding 13 rebounds, and 4 assists. Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry went on to score 37 points and provide 11 assists. We expect the pairing of the forward and the guard to lead the offense this Tuesday. In addition, we also anticipate DeAndre’ Bembry and Freddie Gillespie to step up for the team after recording double-digits in their last game.

Why Bet on the Los Angeles Clippers?

The LA Clippers look like they are unstoppable on the offensive front, boasting the second-best offensive rating in the league at 117.9. They hold their own on the defensive side as well, keeping it to a minimum of 108.3 points per game. Furthermore, they rank first in three-point and free throw percentage. These numbers alone are enough to intimidate even the best in the league and no opponent should put their guard down even for a second as the Clippers can easily take advantage of any scoring opportunity that comes their way.

However, the Clippers are in a rocky position after suffering 3-straight losses. If they want to bounce back, now is the best time to do it. The responsibility of scoring goes to Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Both superstars hold the responsibility of leading the Clippers’ offense. Reggie Jackson, Rajon Rondo, and DeMarcus Cousins are reliable role players for the Clippers, each chipping in notable contributions when they’re on the floor.

Raptors vs. Clippers Betting Trends

• The Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• The Raptors are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone over 6 times in the Raptors’ last 10 away games.
• The Clippers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• The Clippers are 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone under in 7 of the Clippers’ last 10 games.

Raptors vs. Clippers Expert Betting Predictions

A Raptors team with pace facing a struggling Clippers team might just spark one of the hottest NBA matchups before the playoffs. The Raptors are likely to play their best lineup, which means they will be firing on all cylinders come game day. On the other hand, the Clippers team might not go all out right away, which puts very small margins between the two teams. The Raptors can surely cover the spread and even clinch a surprise win, but a Clippers team hunting for a win can cause problems along the way.

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