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Posted at 11:30AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Portland +125 over Toronto

10:00PM EST. The Raptors’ last game featured extreme shooting efficiency that simply isn’t sustainable night to night, and performances like that tend to inflate public perception and pricing. Toronto has been a solid team this season, but they are still closer to league average offensively than elite, which makes them vulnerable in spots where regression is likely. When a team is priced off its ceiling instead of its baseline, that’s often when the underdog becomes the sharper side.

From a matchup perspective, Portland is better equipped than most teams to absorb defensive pressure and keep games competitive. The Trail Blazers have struggled with efficiency overall, but they compensate by attacking the glass, drawing fouls, and playing with pace when opportunities present themselves. Deni Avdija has emerged as a true offensive engine, capable of creating his own shot and facilitating for others, and that versatility matters against a Toronto defense that prefers to force turnovers rather than defend in isolation. Portland’s ability to generate free-throw attempts also helps neutralize Toronto’s transition game and slows the tempo into a more half-court-oriented contest.

The value in Portland to win outright lies in situational balance. Toronto is being treated as the more trustworthy team, yet they’ve dealt with lineup fluctuations and rely heavily on ball movement and rhythm to function at a high level. Portland, despite its inconsistencies, tends to play its best basketball when expectations are low and the opponent is perceived as surging. This isn’t a bet against Toronto’s season — it’s a bet on market overcorrection. With Portland hovering around .500, playing with confidence, and capable of matching physicality, backing them at value odds is a calculated play that prioritizes price over popularity.

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