Raptors Game Tonight: Raptors vs Clippers Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions, TV Channel for Dec. 31
By Mike Luciano
After a very turbulent 2021 marred by several COVID-19 outbreaks, the Toronto Raptors have just one more game on the schedule before the calendar flips. The latest Raptors odds have Toronto picking up a win against some old friends from California in their 2021 finale.
Nick Nurse and the squad will welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to Scotiabank Arena. While this would normally be a very daunting task, both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be inactive. Even when you remove those 2 from the equation, LA has been beset with injuries.
The Raptors, on the other hand,s seemed to have gotten through a very rough patch and welcomed players like Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, and OG Anunoby back into the fold. Toronto is finally close to playing at full strength after some unfortunate injury luck.
Will the Raptors be able to end 2021 on a high note by beating a playoff-bound Clippers team? Will Serge Ibaka and the rest of the LA squad pull off an upset to send Toronto into 2022 holding an L?
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Odds, Spread, Over/Under
The latest odds from WynnBET have Toronto as -6.6 favorites against the spread, with this squad -110 (bet $110 to win $100) to cover. Toronto is -280 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles checks at +225 (bet $100 to win $225).
The over-under in this contest is 210, with the under coming in at -110 and the over listed at -110. The over could be worth taking here, as Toronto has tons of their heavy hitters back.
Raptors Starting Lineup Tonight
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Raptors Injury Report
Justin Champagnie and Isaac Bonga are the only players in the health and safety protocols. David Johnson and Goran Dragic are still out.
For the first time in some days, it's easiest to report which Raptors did NOT practice today
— Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps) December 30, 2021
That'd be Justin Champagnie and Isaac Bonga.
The rest worked and are cleared of NBA and local COVID protocols
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
If the Clippers had everyone healthy, this may have been a very different story. Unfortunately, due to LA missing so many key contributors on offense and Toronto getting their starters back, the folks from California should be viewed as the underdog in this game.
Toronto has only played one game this year in which all five of their projected starters and top reserve Khem Birch were all active. Now that they are starting to get healthier, Toronto could kick-start a postseason run by performing well in this game.
Raptors 112, Clippers 104
Make your pick now on WynnBET.
What channel is the Toronto Raptors game on?
Friday’s game will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on SportsNet for Canadian audiences as well as Bally Sports SoCal for American fans.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers Live Stream
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Raptors Next Game and Schedule
The Raptors will start 2022 off against the Knicks and Spurs before two very tough matchups against the Bucks and Jazz.
Jan. 2 vs. New York
Jan. 4 vs. San Antonio
Jan. 5 @ Milwaukee
Jan. 7 vs. Utah
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