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The Raptors will be shorthanded up front with Jakob Poeltl (back) out. Poeltl was also out the last time these two teams met. In that game, Barnes hauled in 11 rebounds. More rebounds could also be available for Barnes in this game because Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Jalen Williams (hamstring) won’t play for the Thunder. The Thunder average 119.5 points per game for the season, but they have only averaged 112.3 points over the last seven games without SGA. The Thunder already allow the seventh-most rebounds per game in the league, so I’ll take a chance on this over for Barnes at plus money.

Lu Dort has scored in double digits in two straight. With all of OKC's injuries, I'm expecting Dort to play about 30 minutes and get to double digits again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell are out, while Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are questionable. In his only previous meeting with the Raptors this season, on Jan. 25, Dort poured in 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting.

FanDuel / DraftKings. Scottie Barnes is averaging 24.8 points plus assists this season, but is under this line in 17/31 games he’s played with Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett - all expected to suit up tonight. This includes 7 of the last 10 games - and tonight might be the toughest matchup yet. The Thunder are the NBA’s top defense, and also rank first against transition points, Barnes’ best playtype. The Thunder also allow the third fewest points and assists at the rim, which is where Barnes garners the majority of his production.
I think Toronto should be favored as the Dinos should have everyone available -- Scottie Barnes is good to go after missing the last game for personal reasons. OKC is down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (missing his homecoming in Toronto), Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, probably Alex Caruso and maybe Chet Holmgren (rest in front of a B2B). The Thunder somehow managed to beat the Cavs down all those guys but Holmgren Sunday but that was at home. The Raptors have won four of five and also won in OKC earlier this season when SGA was playing. The Thunder also have a bigger game Wednesday in Detroit in a possible NBA Finals matchup and with the top overall seed in the playoffs perhaps on the line.
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