Raptors vs. Kings Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on November 02th, 2024

Arena and City where Raptors vs. Kings will be playing

The Raptors and Kings will tip-off on November 02th, 2024, in an NBA game in Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Raptors vs. Kings betting tip and prediction

At 18:30 on November 02th, 2024, the Eastern Conference and Western Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Raptors enters as 7.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Raptors were 28 point underdogs but lost the game to Kings, 123-89. The over/under for the upcoming game is 231 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 216.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Raptors are currently knocking down 31.5% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Kings are impressively converting 34.3% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Raptors are dedicating 32% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Kings are taking 40% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Toronto Raptors

How are the Raptors playing this season?

The Raptors comes into this game with a 1-5 record, and they are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors are 1-5 in their last 6 games.

Did the Raptors win their most recent game?

No, Raptors fell to the Lakers, 131-125. Gary Trent Jr. scored 18 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Raptors

The leading scorer for the Raptors this season is RJ Barrett, who is averaging 28 points per game. In the last game, he scored 58.25 points in DraftKings and 53 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Raptors

Coming into the November 02th, 2024 contest, Jakob Poeltl leads the Raptors with 12.5 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 49.5 points in DraftKings and 49.4 fantasy points in FanDuel. RJ Barrett has a team-high 7.7 assists per game. He scored 58.25 DraftKings points and 53 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Raptors is Scottie Barnes (2 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Jakob Poeltl is leading the way for the Raptors with 1.5 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 49.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.4 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Raptors Team Analysis

The Raptors' point differential this season is -7.7 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.5 points per game while allowing 125.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Raptors are making 9.5 shots per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Raptors are making 19.7 per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.

Projected Raptors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Kings, the Raptors' starting lineup consisted of Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, Gary Trent Jr. and Bruce Brown. For the upcoming matchup, the Raptors has the following injuries: Scottie Barnes is out (eye), Bruce Brown is out (knee) Kelly Olynyk is out (back), Immanuel Quickley is out (lower body) and Ja'Kobe Walter is questionable (shoulder).

Sacramento Kings

How are the Kings playing this season?

The Kings head this game with a 3-2 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Kings are 3-2 in their last 5 games.

Did the Kings win their most recent game?

Yes, Kings defeated the Hawks, 123-115. De'Aaron Fox scored 20 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Kings

The leading scorer for the Kings this season is DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 23.8 points per game. DeMar DeRozan also leads the team in minutes played per game with 37.43. In the last game, scored 48 DraftKings fantasy points and 50.6 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Kings

Domantas Sabonis is leading the way with 11.6 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 41.5 points in DraftKings and 37.8 in FanDuel. De'Aaron Fox is dishing out a team-high 6.6 assists per game. He has 51.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.9 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Kings' leader is DeMar DeRozan with 2.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 48 DraftKings fantasy points and 50.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Kings is Keon Ellis, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 19.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 19.2 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Kings Team Analysis

The Kings' point differential this season is 6.4 points per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.8 points per game while allowing 111.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Kings are making 11.8 shots per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Kings are making 21.6 per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA.

Projected Kings' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Raptors, the Kings' starting five were Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes, Keon Ellis and De'Aaron Fox. For the upcoming matchup, Kings has the following injuries: Devin Carter is out (shoulder) and Orlando Robinson is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Raptors coming into this game as 7.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Kings.

Money Line betting suggestion

Raptors are a 7.5 money line underdog for the game against the Kings, and the suggestion is to pick the Kings.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Raptors and Kings is 231 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

The Raptors and Kings have combined for an impressive 1 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.