How To Bet On Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are a real threat to represent the NBA’s Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals this spring if they can best the Cleveland Cavaliers.They haven’t been able to exit the first round since the Vince Carter days, and even then the purple-clad Raps never made the conference finals. This feels like their year, and if the team can stay healthy, a problem they struggle with, Canada could be competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Both DeRozan and Lowry average more than 20 points per game, while big-man Jonas Valanciunas is close to a double-double each game. Although free-agent signing DeMarre Carroll has been injured for more than half the year, the Raps have had players like Terrence Ross and Luis Scola step up. However, power forward is an area of weakness for Toronto and it is one area they should have addressed at the trade deadline if they want to be a true contender.

 When it comes to throwing down some money on the Raptors, it’s a safe bet, but just make sure you’re not betting on the game with a Canadian friend, because if an upset happens, the dollar conversion will ding you. 

One problem with the Raptors is their inconsistency: they can play a top team and defeat them, but just a few nights later, they’ll lose to a lower seed. TO has hard games against Boston, San Antonio and Oklahoma City remaining.