Raptors vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 22, 2024, 11:10PM | Published: Mar 22, 2024, 11:16AM
The Toronto Raptors will sqaure off with the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jordan Nwora, Kelly Olynyk and Gradey Dick, the Raptors are aiming to beat a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Raptors vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Raptors vs Thunder
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Toronto-Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder an 88% chance of winning against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
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Raptors vs Thunder: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Scotiabank Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Raptors $12.00, Thunder $1.08
- Line: Raptors +16.5 ($1.93), Thunder -16.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Raptors at $12.00 and the Thunder at $1.08.
The Raptors are 16.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.93 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-16.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 229.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Raptors (+16.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the 229.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Raptors vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Toronto at $12.00 with Betfair (3.3% edge)
- Line: Raptors +16.5 at $1.93 with Betfair (58% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
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Stats Insider's Raptors vs Thunder predictions are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Raptors to win is our preferred option because of the 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Raptors vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raptors vs Thunder at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday has the Thunder winning 121-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Toronto vs Oklahoma City on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Raptors vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Raptors vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jordan Nwora is expected to lead the Raptors with 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Raptors Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Nwora | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Kelly Olynyk | 13 | 7 | 8 |
| Gradey Dick | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Bruce Brown | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| Jahmi'us Ramsey | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 34 | 5 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Toronto vs Oklahoma City game at Scotiabank Arena.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Raptors vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Raptors and Thunder at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Toronto Raptors vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Toronto vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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