The Los Angeles Clippers look to pick up their fifth straight win, but they’ll have to go through the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena tonight.
Scottie Barnes has been a jack of all trades for the Raps this season, but it’s his playmaking that’s really caught my attention.
I’ll break down why Barnes should stack up plenty of dimes in my Clippers vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 16.
Clippers vs Raptors prediction
Clippers vs Raptors best bet: Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists (-135)
The Toronto Raptors have been dealing with injury issues for a few weeks now, and three starters remain out or questionable for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Toronto has managed to stay afloat, though, and that’s largely due to Scottie Barnes’ ability to play a variety of roles.
Need 25 points? Barnes is there.
Need someone to clean up the glass? Scottie’s got it.
However, perhaps his most important skill for the Raptors has been his playmaking.
Barnes is averaging 6.7 assists per game since December 28 — that’s the seventh-best mark in the NBA among all forwards over that span.
The Raptors star is also averaging 50.2 passes made per game, second only to starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (56.1), who may be out tonight with a back injury.
Barnes is coming off a 13-assist game on Wednesday, while topping 4.5 dimes in six of his last 10. He hits that number with ease against the Clippers tonight.
Clippers vs Raptors same-game parlay
Just like Barnes, Brandon Ingram has had to step up into other roles to help his team down the stretch. The Raptors forward has snagged Over 5.5 boards in six of his last seven contests, and they’ll need him to be a factor on the glass with Poeltl sidelined.
The Raptors may be banged up, but so are the Clippers, who could be without three starters of their own in Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, and Ivica Zubac. Toronto is 5-2 in its last seven home games and appears somewhat undervalued as the underdog here.
Clippers vs Raptors SGP
- Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
- Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 rebounds
- Raptors moneyline
Our "from downtown" SGP: Zub Cleans the Glass
Zubac missed LA’s last game, but the 7-foot center is undeniable on the glass.
He’s posted Over 10.5 rebounds in three of his last five outings and is averaging 10.7 rpg this season — tied for 10th in the NBA.
Clippers vs Raptors SGP
- Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
- Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 rebounds
- Raptors moneyline
- Ivica Zubac Over 10.5 rebounds
Clippers vs Raptors odds
- Spread: Clippers -2 (-110) | Raptors +2 (-110)
- Moneyline: Clippers -130 | Raptors -115
- Over/Under: Over 216 (-110) | Under 216 (-110)
Clippers vs Raptors betting trend to know
The Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Raptors.
How to watch Clippers vs Raptors
| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Southern California, Sportsnet |
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