{"id":622586,"date":"2026-02-24T20:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/622586\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T20:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:10:15","slug":"thunder-vs-raptors-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/622586\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunder vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Returning to the court after the birth of your child is a part of the lore of the Toronto Raptors 2019 title run. I’m betting we get a toned-down but bankable version when Scottie Barnes takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder. <\/p>\n

\"Andrew<\/p>\n

Feb 24, 2026 \u2022 14:24 ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n

EXPERT PICK – PROP<\/p>\n

\"Scottie
\n Scottie Barnes Record a Double-Double (+135)<\/p>\n

Read Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Scottie<\/p>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. Scottie Barnes prepares to drive to the net against Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Thanks to injuries to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be underdogs in back-to-back games for the first time this season when they visit the Toronto Raptors.<\/p>\n

Toronto stunned OKC back in January, winning outright as 11-point road dogs, but can it get the job done when it\u2019s favored?<\/p>\n

My Thunder vs. Raptors predictions break down and bring you my best NBA picks<\/a> for this matchup set to tip off at 7:30 pm ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on Tuesday, February 24.<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Raptors prediction<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Raptors best bet: Scottie Barnes Double-Double (+135)<\/p>\n

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> has missed the last seven games for the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>, but because the roster is so deep, they still rank ninth in net rating over that span.<\/p>\n

However, the Toronto Raptors<\/a> pose a problem with their defensive versatility.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plus, Scottie Barnes<\/a> returns after the reported birth of his child, and he\u2019ll have a chance to dominate the glass with OKC ranking 24th in rebounding rate, and Chet Holmgren<\/a> is also banged up.<\/p>\n

Barnes gives us Fred VanVleet-type performance, and with a rebounding total of 8.5, let\u2019s back him to record his 25th double-double of the season at +135.<\/p>\n

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The other area where the Thunder struggle a bit is on the perimeter. They rank 25th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage and allow the third-most threes per game.<\/p>\n

Immanuel Quickley<\/a> is playing great ball, averaging 20.2 points per game and shooting a crazy good 48.3% from deep over his last 13 games. His point total for this one is 16.5, a number he\u2019s eclipsed in 13 of his last 18 games.<\/p>\n

The Raptors match up well with OKC when they\u2019re healthy. Their defense, particularly on the perimeter, will give them a chance to win this game.<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Raptors SGP<\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes double-double
\nImmanuel Quickley Over 16.5 points
\nRaptors moneyline<\/p>\n

Our “from downtown” SGP: Fred VanVleet vibes<\/p>\n

Fred VanVleet famously played incredibly after the birth of his child during the Raptors’ title run in 2019. Let’s back Scottie to do something similar here.<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Raptors SGP<\/p>\n

Scottie Barnes Over 17.5 points
\nScottie Barnes Over 8.5 rebounds
\nScottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists
\nScottie Barnes Over 1.5 steals<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Raptors odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Thunder +1.5 | Raptors -1.5
\nMoneyline: Thunder +105 | Raptors -125
\nOver\/Under: Over 216.5 | Under 216.5<\/p>\n

Thunder vs Raptors betting trend to know<\/p>\n

The Raptors have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games for +12.20 Units and a 22% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends<\/a> for Thunder vs. Raptors.<\/p>\n

How to watch Thunder vs Raptors<\/p>\n

Location
\nScotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON<\/p>\n

Date
\nTuesday, February 24, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off
\n7:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nFDSN Oklahoma, TSN<\/p>\n

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\"Andrew<\/p>\n

When his dreams of becoming the next Steve Nash died, all Andrew “Taco” Caley wanted to do was write about sports, something he’s been doing at Covers for more than a decade. A Journalism School grad from Holland College in Charlottetown, PEI, Andrew previously worked at The Chronicle Herald and Star Metro, but knew in his heart that his future lay in sports. He began at Covers as a news editor and has now done everything under the sun when it comes to content. His work has been seen on TSN, Sportsnet, VSiN, and CBS. These days Andrew’s betting expertise is focused on his favorite teams; the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors. He’s also an avid college football fan and bettor. He can’t be friends with you if you don’t appreciate a Service Academy Under. The sportsbook where he does the bulk of his betting is bet365 thanks to its numerous prop betting options and competitive odds. His best advice? Find the balance between the numbers and what you see on the playing field. Then find the best price using multiple books. And don\u2019t ask him where the nickname Taco comes from. It’s not an interesting story. Seriously.<\/p>\n

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