New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Preview and Pick for 3/27/2026

• Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors
• Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
• Broadcast: TSN

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This Friday, at Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Raptors (40-32) aim to triumph over the New Orleans Pelicans (25-48).

In their last game, the Pelicans faced the Knicks, suffering a 121-116 defeat. In terms of fouls, New Orleans committed 18 while New York had 19. The Pelicans converted 13 of 33 attempts from deep. New York had an impressive free throw percentage of 90.9%, hitting 20 of 22. They also secured 34 rebounds (6 offensive, 28 defensive) along with 4 blocks. The Knicks registered 33 assists and 5 steals. On defense, the Pelicans allowed their opponents to shoot 51.8% from the field (44 of 85) while they recorded 29 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and made 5 steals. They secured a total of 41 rebounds, including 9 offensive, and shot 11 of 13 (84.6%) from the charity stripe. New Orleans finished with a shooting percentage of 51.1% (45 of 88) and hit 15 of 34 from beyond the arc.

Zion Williamson played a crucial role in this contest, scoring 22 points on 8 of 10 shooting in 34 minutes of action. He also collected 4 rebounds and dished out 2 assists, finishing at an incredible 80.0% shooting efficiency.

New Orleans heads into this matchup with a season record of 25-48. They average 14.2 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 personal fouls per match. As a team, they grab 43.9 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,851 assists this season, ranking 22nd in the league. The Pelicans shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc (828 of 2,378) and 78.7% from the free throw line. They average 115.5 points per contest (17th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 46.7%.

Defensively, the Pelicans force 14.5 turnovers per game and commit 20.2 fouls. They rank 22nd in assists allowed, surrendering 2,016 throughout the season. Their opponents shoot 47.5% from the field (3,166 of 6,672) and they allow 45.5 rebounds per game. They concede 34.8% from three-point range and rank 24th in points allowed per game (119.2).

The Raptors last played against the Clippers, ending in a 119-94 defeat. Toronto allowed Los Angeles to secure 56 rebounds (13 offensive). They shot 45.7% from beyond the arc and finished at 79.2% from the free throw line (19 of 24). The Clippers shot 51.2% from the field, making 42 of 82 attempts. The Raptors finished the game shooting 41.7% (40 of 96) and 34.5% (10 of 29) from three-point range. Despite earning 11 free throw attempts due to the Clippers’ 26 fouls, they only made 4 (36.4%). Toronto recorded 15 turnovers but managed 11 steals and grabbed 40 rebounds overall (29 defensive, 11 offensive).

Brandon Ingram was notable for the Raptors, contributing 18 points in 36 minutes along with 4 assists. He made 8 of 18 attempts, giving him a shooting rate of 44.4%, and pulled down 6 rebounds.

Currently, Toronto holds a 40-32 record for the season. The Raptors average 21.0 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.5% from the free throw line. Their team assists average 29.1 (3rd in the league) while they turn the ball over 13.8 times per game. Toronto has accumulated 8,202 points this year (113.9 per game) and averages 42.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they connect on 47.6% of their shots, ranking them 10th in the league.

Defensively, the Raptors allow 35.5% shooting from three-point land (926 of 2,609) and 79.1% from the free throw line. They give up 24.5 assists and 43.3 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 13th respectively in the league. Toronto is 9th in the league for points allowed per game at 112.4. Additionally, they force 15.9 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field (11th in the NBA).

Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?

Prediction: Take Toronto