New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions for Friday, March 27, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 03/27/2026, 12:45 AM ET

New Orleans vs Toronto Information

The New Orleans Pelicans will be on the road Friday night for an 8:30 PM matchup at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, against the Toronto Raptors. New Orleans comes into Friday night with 25 wins and 48 losses on the year, riding a 2-game losing streak after a 5-point road loss to the New York Knicks. The Toronto Raptors returned home Friday with forty wins and 32 losses on the year, having lost three of the last five after a 25-point road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Stay in the loop with our NBA Picks.

New Orleans Preview

The New Orleans offense has carried the team this season, averaging 115.5 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, New Orleans is allowing 119.2 points per game this season through 73 games played. Trey Murphy III leads the New Orleans offense this season, averaging 21.7 points and 3.8 assists per game. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.4 points per game this season. Sadiq Bay averages 17.4 points, and rookie Derik Queen averages 11.3 points to go along with the team-leading 6.8 rebounds per game.

Toronto Preview

Obviously, Toronto has been solid this season, averaging 213.9 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, but the Raptors have averaged only 102.3 points per game over the last three losses. Defensively, Toronto is allowing 112.4 points per game this season and has given him an average of 120 points per game over their last three losses. Brandon Ingram leads the Toronto offense this season, averaging 21.5 points per game. RJ Barrett is second on the team, averaging 18.9 points, but his play has been limited to just 48 games. Scottie Barnes is third on the roster with 18.5 points to go along with a team-leading 7.8 rebounds per game.

New Orleans vs Toronto Prediction

Both teams have had their issues lately, but Toronto is the better team in this matchup. Look for the Raptors to right their wrongs Friday night as they do the work against a terrible New Orleans team. Take Toronto to do the job, as they are in their recent skid with a home-win cover. Take the Raptors Friday night and do the work as they get a needed victory on their home floor. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win and cover 117-104.

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