- Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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On Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors (36-27) travel to the Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (21-45).
In their previous game, the Raptors triumphed over the Mavericks with a commanding score of 122-92. Toronto recorded 19 personal fouls compared to Dallas’s 20. The Raptors managed to sink 5 out of 30 attempts from beyond the arc, while the Mavericks hit 85.0% of their free throws, converting 17 of 20 attempts. Dallas also secured 47 rebounds (13 offensive, 34 defensive) and contributed 4 blocks to their performance. They ended the match with 22 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Toronto limited their opponents to a 39.8% shooting percentage, allowing 35 makes on 88 attempts. The Raptors notched 39 assists and forced 19 turnovers while achieving 11 steals. On the boards, Toronto collected 42 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end, and converted 16 of their 22 free throw attempts, good for 72.7%. Overall, the Raptors finished the game with a field goal percentage of 50.5% (48 of 95) and managed 10 out of 36 three-point shots.
RJ Barrett was a key player in this recent victory, shooting an impressive 68.4% from the field and dishing out 3 assists. He logged 34 minutes on the court, pulled down 6 rebounds, and netted 31 points on 13 of 19 shooting.
As they approach this matchup, Toronto boasts a record of 36-27 this season. The Raptors score an average of 113.7 points per game (22nd in the NBA) with a shooting efficiency of 47.4%. From the three-point range, they have a 34.6% shooting percentage (718 of 2,077) and rank at 78.3% from the foul line. Collectively, Toronto grabs 42.6 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,833 assists this year, placing them 7th in the league. They average 13.8 turnovers and commit 20.8 fouls per contest.
On defense, the Raptors are forcing 16.0 turnovers per game while committing 19.5 personal fouls. They currently rank 3rd in the league in assists allowed, conceding a total of 1,549 assists this year. Opposing teams are shooting 46.3% against them (2,521 of 5,445) and they allow 43.5 rebounds per game. Their perimeter defense has been effective as they limit opponents to a 34.7% success rate from three-point territory, ranking 8th in points allowed per game (111.7).
In their last outing, the Pelicans secured a victory with a final score of 138-118 against the Wizards. They achieved 32 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 44 rebounds for the game. The Pelicans turned the ball over just 8 times while making 11 steals. The Wizards committed 31 fouls, leading to the Pelicans shooting 47 free throws, successfully converting 37 for a percentage of 78.7%. From three-point distance, the Pelicans converted 7 out of 23 attempts (30.4%). Overall, New Orleans shot 52.8% from the field, going 47 out of 89. They allowed the Wizards to shoot 45.1% on 41 of 91 attempts and gave up 33.3% from the three-point range, making 14 of 42 shots, with 22 out of 27 successful free throws (81.5%). In total, the Pelicans let Washington collect 41 rebounds (13 offensive).
Trey Murphy III shone for the Pelicans, hitting 7 out of 14 field goals for a rate of 50.0%. He collected 5 rebounds, scoring 24 points in 29 minutes on the court while also contributing 4 assists.
New Orleans holds a record of 21-45 for the season. They average 20.1 fouls per game and shoot 78.9% from the free throw line. The Pelicans dish out assists at a rate of 25.1 per game (22nd in the NBA) while committing 14.3 turnovers. They have scored a total of 7,623 points this season, averaging 115.5 points per game, and pull down 43.9 rebounds per outing. Offensively, New Orleans achieves a field goal percentage of 46.4%, ranking 19th in the league.
Defensively, the Pelicans rank 27th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 120.2. They force their opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game and surrender 47.6% shooting from the floor (24th in the NBA). From beyond the arc, they concede 34.9% shooting (949 of 2,719) and allow teams to convert 77.9% of free throw attempts. New Orleans relinquishes 28.0 assists and 45.6 rebounds per game, ranking 27th and 24th in the league, respectively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take New Orleans
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