The Dinos visit superstar Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who are heavy favourites on the NBA odds.
It’s the second of a back-to-back for the Toronto Raptors on Thursday and their final road game of the season.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
We should say this is Toronto’s final true road game of the year, as one could argue they played only road games this season with none at Scotiabank Arena.
The Mavericks could also choose to rest some key guys depending on their motivation in the Western Conference playoff race. While Dallas is in the playoffs, it’s really not a threat to win the West even with how good young superstar Luka Doncic is.
Toronto goes for the season sweep as on Jan. 18 in Tampa, Fla., the Raptors were 116-93 winners. They outscored Dallas by 23 in the second half. Kyle Lowry had 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Chris Boucher had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and OG Anunoby finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds while playing excellent defence on Doncic, who was just 4-for-11 for 15 points in one of his worst games of the season. The Mavs were outscored by 10 points with him on the court.
The Raptors are 8-2 in the past 10 meetings but just 4-6 against the spread. Doncic is averaging 24.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists in four career games against Toronto.
Toronto Raptors
I’d like to tell you who will play in this game for the Dinos, but we have no clue. In Toronto’s fifth straight defeat Thursday, 114-102 in Chicago, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. all sat. We’d guess they do here. The saga of Chris Boucher was an odd one. Boucher was originally listed as out, then upgraded to questionable before then being listed as available. And then he got a DNP-CD. Yuta Watanabe appeared to injure his ankle and didn’t return.
The clear bright spot Thursday was Stanley Johnson erupting for a career-high 35 points as well as 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and zero turnovers in 43 minutes. Pretty sure he will play in this game. Ditto rookie Jalen Harris, who had a career-high 17 points.
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavs should play their key guys here because they can clinch no worse than sixth in the West with a victory and avoid the play-in tournament. That way, Dallas could rest its starters in the season finale if need be. The Mavs come off a 125-107 home win over very short-handed New Orleans on Wednesday, which eliminated the Pelicans from playoff contention. Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic had 33 points and eight assists and should be named first-team All-NBA. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 27 points, and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points after missing seven games due to injury.
Depending on matchups/injuries, Canadian big man Dwight Powell starts at times and did in that one, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds. The Mavericks are 17-7 all-time at home against Toronto.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 14 May 1:27pm | TOR | -12 -110 | O +221.5 -110 |
| Closing 14 May 11:32pm | TOR | -14.5 -110 | O +219.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
21.36 |
| Assists |
7.35 |
| Rebounds |
7.58 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
27.73 |
| Assists |
8.59 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
63.2 |
| Steals |
1.03 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
35.71 |
| Assists |
10.29 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
87.5 |
| Steals |
1.29 |
| Blocks |
0.71 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
21.36 |
| Assists |
7.35 |
| Rebounds |
7.58 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
27.73 |
| Assists |
8.59 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
63.2 |
| Steals |
1.03 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
35.71 |
| Assists |
10.29 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
87.5 |
| Steals |
1.29 |
| Blocks |
0.71 |
Injuries
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Jalen Harris (PG)
Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Chris Boucher (PF)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
JJ Redick (SG)
JJ Redick (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
JJ Redick (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's showdown with the Pacers as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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VanVleet will not line up against the Pacers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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VanVleet will not line up against the Mavericks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jalen Harris (PG) | Doub Fri | Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Harris is nursing a foot injury, and he is not expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Mavericks. |
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| Yuta Watanabe (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Watanabe was held out of the previous game with a foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Pacers on Sunday. |
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| Chris Boucher (PF) | Ques Fri | Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Boucher missed the last game due to a left knee injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in Friday's contest with the Mavericks. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's showdown with the Bulls as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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VanVleet will not line up against the Bulls on Thursday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Tues | Rest - 10 / 05 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Lowry will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 05 / 06 / 21 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 29 / 05 / 21 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Fri | Achilles - 27 / 05 / 21 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Tues | Achilles - 24 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Kleber is battling with right Achilles soreness, and it is unknown if he will he will take on the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
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Kleber is battling an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| JJ Redick (SG) | Mid June | Heel - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Redick is sidelined with right heel soreness, and he is not expected to return to the court until at least the middle of June. |
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| JJ Redick (SG) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 05 / 21 | 7-6 | 7-6 | + - |
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Redick will not be active against the Cavaliers on Friday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Tues | Achilles - 03 / 05 / 21 | 8-7 | 8-7 | + - |
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Kleber has missed the last four games with a sore right Achilles, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Tuesday's clash against the Grizzlies. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 05 / 21 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Hardaway missed the last game due to an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup versus the Heat on Tuesday. |
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| JJ Redick (SG) | Out Sat | Rest - 01 / 05 / 21 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Redick will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wizards, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 May 1:27pm TOR -12 -110 O +221.5 -110 Closing 14 May 11:32pm TOR -14.5 -110 O +219.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 21.36
Assists 7.35
Rebounds 7.58
FG% 100
Steals 1.67
Blocks 1.85
Points 27.73
Assists 8.59
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 63.2
Steals 1.03
Blocks 1.35
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 35.71
Assists 10.29
Rebounds 8
FG% 87.5
Steals 1.29
Blocks 0.71
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 21.36
Assists 7.35
Rebounds 7.58
FG% 100
Steals 1.67
Blocks 1.85
Points 27.73
Assists 8.59
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 63.2
Steals 1.03
Blocks 1.35
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 35.71
Assists 10.29
Rebounds 8
FG% 87.5
Steals 1.29
Blocks 0.71
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Injuries
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Jalen Harris (PG)
Doub Fri Foot - 14 / 05 / 21Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21Chris Boucher (PF)
Ques Fri Rest - 12 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Tues Rest - 10 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sun Achilles - 05 / 06 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sun Achilles - 29 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Fri Achilles - 27 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Tues Achilles - 24 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sat Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21JJ Redick (SG)
Mid June Heel - 12 / 05 / 21JJ Redick (SG)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Tues Achilles - 03 / 05 / 21Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 05 / 21JJ Redick (SG)
Out Sat Rest - 01 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's showdown with the Pacers as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Sun Rest - 15 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - VanVleet will not line up against the Pacers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - VanVleet will not line up against the Mavericks on Friday as he will be given a day of rest.
Jalen Harris (PG) Doub Fri Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Harris is nursing a foot injury, and he is not expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Mavericks.
Yuta Watanabe (SG) Ques Sun Ankle - 13 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Watanabe was held out of the previous game with a foot injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Pacers on Sunday.
Chris Boucher (PF) Ques Fri Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Boucher missed the last game due to a left knee injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in Friday's contest with the Mavericks.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Lowry will be absent from the starting lineup for Thursday's showdown with the Bulls as he will receive a day of rest.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - VanVleet will not line up against the Bulls on Thursday as he will be given a day of rest.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Tues Rest - 10 / 05 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Lowry will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, as he will be given a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sun Achilles - 05 / 06 / 21 1-1 0-2 + - Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sun Achilles - 29 / 05 / 21 2-3 2-3 + - Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Fri Achilles - 27 / 05 / 21 2-3 2-3 + - Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Tues Achilles - 24 / 05 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Kleber is battling with right Achilles soreness, and it is unknown if he will he will take on the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sat Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 4-5 5-4 + - Kleber is battling an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
JJ Redick (SG) Mid June Heel - 12 / 05 / 21 4-6 6-4 + - Redick is sidelined with right heel soreness, and he is not expected to return to the court until at least the middle of June.
JJ Redick (SG) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 05 / 21 7-6 7-6 + - Redick will not be active against the Cavaliers on Friday as he will receive a day of rest.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Tues Achilles - 03 / 05 / 21 8-7 8-7 + - Kleber has missed the last four games with a sore right Achilles, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Tuesday's clash against the Grizzlies.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 05 / 21 9-8 10-7 + - Hardaway missed the last game due to an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup versus the Heat on Tuesday.
JJ Redick (SG) Out Sat Rest - 01 / 05 / 21 9-8 10-7 + - Redick will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wizards, as he will be given a day of rest.