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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, ON

Article updated Dec 5, 8:20 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Toronto Raptors are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a highly anticipated Eastern vs Western Conference matchup at Scotiabank Arena. Despite being

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The Toronto Raptors are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a highly anticipated Eastern vs Western Conference matchup at Scotiabank Arena. Despite being 12th in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are coming off back-to-back wins, boosting their confidence. Meanwhile, the Thunder hold the top spot in the Western Conference standings and are looking to continue their winning streak against the Raptors. Oklahoma City is the betting favorite in this game, opening at -9 and the current line is Oklahoma City -9.5. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this exciting showdown.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Thunder -445 | Raptors +345

Spread: Thunder -9.5 (-110) | Raptors +9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 82%.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been dominating in the Western Conference this season, with a 7-3 road record despite facing injuries and travel challenges. The team's strong defense, ranked first in field-goal percentage and second in three-point percentage defense, has been key to their success. Offensively, the Thunder are ranked 13th, scoring an average of 114.00 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have been standout players, with Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 29.8 points per game and Williams emerging as a strong scorer. Overall, the Thunder have a power ranking of 2 and are 16-5 this season, showing promising potential for continued success.

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Toronto Raptors Analysis

The Toronto Raptors have won back-to-back games and three of their last four, showing signs of momentum despite their position in the Eastern Conference standings. They face upcoming challenges against tough opponents, with Thursday's home game being a crucial tipping point. The team is navigating injuries but has shown strong offensive performance this season. With key players like Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett contributing to scoring, they have multiple options on offense. Their power ranking is 22, with a strong offense ranking at #16 in the league. Defensively, they rank #25. The team averages 112.76 points per game on offense and allows 116.76 points per game on defense. They have a record of 7-15 and are 15-7 ATS. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounds, Toronto ranks favorably in field goals, free throws, and defensive rebounds. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have a 1-2 record in their last 3 matchups against the Raptors.

Thunder Look to Dominate Raptors in Road Matchup

In the upcoming Thursday night matchup, the Thunder are poised to secure a victory and cover the spread, despite being on the road. The Raptors have faced challenges in adjusting to the absence of Quickley and a key point guard, and may also be without their third-leading scorer, Dick, further complicating their situation. However, the Thunder possess the necessary depth to overcome obstacles such as Holmgren, and their strong defensive capabilities have proven to be elite. While lacking their rim protector, the Thunder's perimeter defense remains formidable and their offensive prowess, led by top scorers, presents a formidable challenge for the Raptors. It is important to note that the Thunder have displayed their prowess as one of the top teams in the league, as evidenced by their sweep of the season series last year. They are well-positioned for success in this season's initial matchup.

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SportsJaw Thunder vs Raptors archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Thunder vs Raptors matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Oklahoma City Thunder-410 → -515Moved
  • Moneyline · Toronto Raptors+320 → +400Moved
  • Spread · Oklahoma City Thunder-9 (-110) → -10 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Raptors+9 (-110) → +10 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over226.5 (-110) → 227 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under226.5 (-110) → 227 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Oklahoma City Thunder
4-0 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Toronto Raptors
2-1 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-05T13:20:03.609Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been dominating in the Western Conference this season, with a 7-3 road record despite facing injuries and travel challenges. The team's strong defense, ranked first in field-goal percentage and second in three-point percentage defense, has been key to their success. Offensively, the Thunder are ranked 13th, scoring an average of 114.00 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have been standout players, with Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 29.8 points per game and Williams emerging as a strong scorer. Overall, the Thunder have a power ranking of 2 and are 16-5 this season, showing promising potential for continued success.

The Toronto Raptors have won back-to-back games and three of their last four, showing signs of momentum despite their position in the Eastern Conference standings. They face upcoming challenges against tough opponents, with Thursday's home game being a crucial tipping point. The team is navigating injuries but has shown strong offensive performance this season. With key players like Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett contributing to scoring, they have multiple options on offense. Their power ranking is 22, with a strong offense ranking at #16 in the league. Defensively, they rank #25. The team averages 112.76 points per game on offense and allows 116.76 points per game on defense. They have a record of 7-15 and are 15-7 ATS. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounds, Toronto ranks favorably in field goals, free throws, and defensive rebounds. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have a 1-2 record in their last 3 matchups against the Raptors.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Toronto Raptors 129-92

Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Toronto Raptors 129-92 on December 5, 2024, a 37-point decision in the series. Oklahoma City Thunder's strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 34-17. Against SportsJaw's recorded Oklahoma City Thunder -10 (-110) spread, Oklahoma City Thunder covered, while the 221 combined points finished under the recorded total of 227.

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Tipster picks

  • RainmanSpread · Oklahoma City Thunder -9 (-110)Win
  • Sammy52Spread · Toronto Raptors +9.5 (-110)Loss