by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, January 16, 2026
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Where to Watch: FDSSC, Sportsnet
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers -1.5, Raptors +1.5; Over/Under: 216.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers -1.5, Raptors +1.5; Over/Under: 216.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers -2.5, Raptors +2.5; Over/Under: 215.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 17-23 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Toronto Raptors: 25-17 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers: 8-2 last 10
Toronto Raptors: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 17-23 record overall this season and they are 6-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak with wins coming against the Brooklyn Nets, the Detroit Pistons, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Washington Wizards. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 33 while James Harden was next on the team with 22 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jordan Miller led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 47% from the field, 37.8% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.3 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 19-21 this season and their O/U record is 19-21.
The Raptors are entering this game with a 25-17 record overall this season and they are 13-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Ingram led the team in points in that game with 30 while Scottie Barnes was next on the team with 26 points. Scottie Barnes led the team in assists in that game with 13 while Gradey Dick led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 49.4% from the field, 35.7% from 3-point range, and 65.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 20-22 this season and their O/U record is 16-26.
Clippers vs Raptors Prediction
The current betting odds have the Raptors listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Raptors have looked good in their games this season with their 25-17 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have looked good on their home court too with their 13-9 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Clippers haven't looked good in their games this season with their 17-23 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West. They have been a terrible road team too with their 6-14 road record this year. The Clippers had a terrible start to the season and put themselves in a big hole that they have been trying to climb out of all year. They have looked a lot better lately as they have been rolling, going 8-2 in their last 10 games, and they have a ton of momentum on their side with 4 wins in a row now. They have been beating up on a lot of bad teams during this streak though, and they have still looked a lot worse in road games this season. The Raptors have been a big surprise this season with how good they have looked so far, and they don't look to be going anywhere either. They have a solid team that can compete with some of the stronger teams in their conference, and they have also looked great lately. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games as they have been rolling lately too, and they are off a nice bounce back win over the Pacers in their last one, blowing the Pacers out even though the Raptors were shorthanded. The Raptors are a solid team that has been playing well lately and as hot as the Clippers have been, the Raptors can take advantage of how bad the Clippers have been on the road this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Raptors to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Raptors Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, January 16, 2026 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Raptors 115 Clippers 106.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 21-13 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 44-24 ATS off a home win. 15-9 OVER against Atlantic division opponents.
Toronto Raptors: 15-28 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days. 27-37 ATS at home versus good shooting teams - making 46% of their shots or more. 23-31 ATS at home versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% of their attempts or more. 21-13 OVER off a road win.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: J. Collins (PF) Day To Day - Groin. I. Zubac (C) Day To Day - Ankle. B. Bogdanovic (SG) Out - Hamstring. D. Jones Jr. (SF) Out - Knee. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Toronto Raptors: G. Temple (SG) Day To Day - Back. I. Quickley (PG) Day To Day - Back. S. Mamukelashvili (PF) Day To Day - Illness. J. Walter (SG) Day To Day - Hip. R. Barrett (SF) Day To Day - Ankle. J. Poeltl (C) Day To Day - Back.
Notable Quotes
"Some teams, when it gets that bad, they just let the wheels fall off. I had interviews where people were asking me, 'How do you find confidence?' and I'm like, 'The confidence is there. The losses are frustrating, but the confidence is still there.'” - James Harden on the team’s poor 1st half of the season.
“(Cobra mentality) is just the mentality of being aggressive on the defensive end and looking for opportunities when the ball is exposed and how to attack the ball. We spent a lot of time this summer analyzing that, working on that, trying to develop those habits with our players.” - Darko Rajakovic on his team’s success this season.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Kris Dunn
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF John Collins
C Ivica Zubac
Toronto Raptors
PG Immanuel Quickley
SG Brandon Ingram
SF Gradey Dick
PF Scottie Barnes
C Sandro Mamukelashvili
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (28.2)
APG: James Harden (8)
Reb/G: Ivica Zubac (10.7)
Toronto Raptors
PPG: Brandon Ingram (21.9)
APG: Immanuel Quickley (6.1)
Reb/G: Scottie Barnes (8.3)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (6th season)
Toronto Raptors: Darko Rajakovic (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
