Despite a 4-6 record, Toronto is outscoring opponents for the season. They are one of the top defensive teams in the NBA, 95 ppg allowed ranks fifth in the league. Toronto has a deep bench, using four players, and has plenty of punch on offense with their starters, led by Rudy Gay, averaging 23 points over the last four games. Portland has won five in a row, but they are a long way from home, playing the second game of a 4-game trip here. Toronto gets up for these Sunday Canada TV games, while the Trail Blazers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games. The Raptors are 6-0 ATS in their last six against the Western Conference. Portland's last visit here was ugly, getting blown out 102-79 in January. Toronto has taken nine of its last 13 home games against Western Conference foes dating to last season. The home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings, and the value here is with the home team on the money-line. Play Toronto on the Money-Line (-120).
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