NBA Matchup Intelligence

Pelicans vs Raptors

December 28, 2026 Β· 7:30 PM ET
NOP 0-0  Β·  TOR 0-0

πŸ“Matchup Preview

New Orleans Pelicans visit Toronto Raptors for a regular-season matchup.

Adjusted team strength shifts the assessment toward Toronto Raptors. The team-strength comparison weighs possession efficiency, opponent quality and recent performance, with early-season estimates pulled toward the available prior-season baseline.

SportsFBI gives Toronto Raptors a 66% estimated win probability. This estimate is based on team and situational inputs, rather than a two-sided sportsbook moneyline.

Projected score: NOP 112, TOR 117
Model probability of a margin of 20 or more points: 14%

πŸ† SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner πŸ† Toronto Raptors
Confidence 66%
Projected Score TOR 117 Β· NOP 112
Blowout Probability 14%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's NBA matchup engine β€” not a guarantee. Blowout means a 20+ point margin.

βš–οΈ Game Edges

Key factors driving this matchup

TORH Adjusted team strength +5.3 Very Strong

TOR adjusted net 0.92 vs NOP -4.28 per 100 possessions. Expected possessions: 100.92.

TORH Defensive matchup +4.5 Moderate

TOR adjusted defense 111.81; NOP 116.24 points allowed per 100 possessions.

TORH Offensive matchup +0.78 Weak

TOR expected offense vs opposing defense 115.78; NOP 110.57 points per 100 possessions.

NOPA Free throws +0.01 Weak

FTA/FGA 0.26 / 0.28 vs opponent FTA/FGA allowed 0.26 / 0.28.

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