Raptors vs Thunder Prediction & Betting Odds

<p>Both teams enter the match after a period of inconsistency, finding it difficult to maintain wins when it matters.</p> <p>The Raptors are sitting proudly inside the postseason spots within the Eastern Conference, but it's a tight division that will be unforgiving. The Thunder remain at the top of the West, but things have been far from rosy and dominant as they once were, with the San Antonio Spurs right on their tails.</p> <p>With this in mind, we think there's plenty of value on offer as we make our Raptors vs Thunder betting predictions…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <p>Our pick: Thunder to win</p> <p>Value bet: Thunder in Big Win Little Win 11+</p> <p>Long shot: McCain to have 20+ points</p> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>At the time of writing, both teams are on a 6-4 run over their last 10 games. Both have stuttered recently, with wins far from as consistent as they would have liked or as they were in the past.</p> <p>The Raptors have been up and down at home, going 16-13. For the Thunder, they've been pretty consistent when playing at home or away. On the road, they will enter this game with a 20-7 record, which is where the majority of their defeats have come.</p> <p>One meeting has already taken place this year between the two sides, with Toronto edging it by two points. They won in OKC, 103-101. It put a stop to a run of four consecutive defeats to the Thunder, with Immanuel Quickley putting up 23 points. He (and Scottie Barnes) recorded <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/what-is-a-triple-double">double-doubles</a>.</p> <p>For the Thunder, SGA had a game-high 24 points, while Chet Holmgren had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Other than that, many of OKC's players actually struggled to do much more.</p> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>Given the last two matches to have been played in Toronto, we think there is value in backing OKC to win by 11+ points in the Big Win Little Win market.</p> <p>Both games took place in 2024, with winning scorelines of 129-92 (37) and 123-103 (20). However, this will depend on whether Jalen Williams is available, as SGA has already been ruled out. If not, this margin could be a lot smaller.</p> <p>We also think there will be value in Jared McCain to have 20+ points in the game. He has had to step up in SGA's absence over the last month or so, and we think he could play an important role in this game.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>We think that it is likely the Thunder will win this game, as they have been strong when going to Toronto over the years.</p> <p>They have won nine of the last 12 visits, and need to be at their best if they are to retain the stranglehold they have on the Western Conference. For those looking to understand <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">how to bet on NBA games</a>, matchups like this one offer plenty of angles to consider.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">Our latest NBA tips and predictions for this week's action</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-plus-minus-explained">The plus-minus stat and what it actually tells us</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/events/nba-playoffs">Everything you need to know about betting on the NBA playoffs</a></li> </ul>