Only three of the Raptors last nineteen games have had a total lower than this. Only one of Oklahoma  City's totals in the last eight games closed lower than this. They're simply begging for over money based on what these teams were and not what they are. What they are is 19th and 28th in shots attempted per game. What they are is 4th and 10th in points allowed per game, and Toronto actually allow five less points per game on the road. Toronto WILL run at times, but the Thunder are last in the league in fast break points. OKC is 27th in three pointers attempted per game, and although Toronto will shot them, OKC is 5th in three pointers made per game. Gasol has been upgraded to play tonight, which helps the Toronto defense as much if not more than the offense. Noel and Nader are both still out for OKC, and the bottom line is that unless OKC allows Toronto to control things, this one may not reach 200.

01/15/2020 8:11 AM