The Toronto Raptors are officially going through it.
While they’ve strung a few stretches of nice play together this season, it’s hard not to say it’s been a pretty disappointing year from Canada’s lone NBA team.
Sitting at 20-25 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors have looked far off from the 48-win team they were a season ago.
And with the season more than half over, it seems like the idea that Toronto was a lock to make the postseason is a thing of the past.
As of Tuesday, oddsmakers at Stake.com think it’s more likely that the Raptors miss the playoffs (1.45) than make it (2.75).
The playoffs, in this case, refer to the top eight seeds in each conference competing in the official first round, with the top six teams in each conference getting an automatic playoff berth while seeds 7-10 compete for the final two spots via the NBA’s play-in round.
Stake oddsmakers are setting Toronto’s regular season win total at an over/under of 39.5, with the under option coming with a 1.74 return to a 2.10 return for over. Toronto was initially pegged at an over-under of 46.5 by Stake to begin the season.
Here’s every team’s odds to make the playoffs, in order of the current Eastern Conference standings:
Yes No Boston Celtics 1.01 18.30 Brooklyn Nets 1.01 16.30 Milwaukee Bucks 1.01 18.30 Philadelphia 76ers 1.02 14.50 Cleveland Cavaliers 1.02 15.40 New York Knicks 1.44 2.80 Miami Heat 1.20 4.60 Indiana Pacers 1.72 2.15 Atlanta Hawks 1.90 1.90 Chicago Bulls 2.80 1.44 Toronto Raptors 2.75 1.45 Washington Wizards 5.25 1.16 Orlando Magic 18.20 1.01 Detroit Pistons 18.30 1.01 Charlotte Hornets 18.90 1.00
When it comes to making the play-in, though, Toronto has the fourth-best odds of any team in the mix. Toronto currently is one game back of 10th-seeded Chicago, but sits in 11th place due to the virtue of the tiebreaker.
The odds to make the Eastern Conference play-in (seeds 7-10) are as follows:
- Atlanta Hawks, 1.45
- Indiana Pacers, 1.52
- New York Knicks, 1.52
- Toronto Raptors, 1.71
- Chicago Bulls, 1.76
- Miami Heat, 2.10
- Washington Wizards, 2.90
- Philadelphia 76ers, 7.00
- Brooklyn Nets, 7.00
- Cleveland Cavaliers, 11.00
- Orlando Magic, 13.00
- Milwaukee Bucks, 13.00
- Boston Celtics, 26.00
- Charlotte Hornets, 26.00
- Detroit Pistons, 29.00
There is some saving grace for Raptors fans who don’t want to see them tank the season though: they’ve actually got the seventh-best odds to make the NBA Finals in the East as of right now, ahead of teams like Atlanta, New York, and Chicago.
Here are the odds to advance to the NBA Finals out of the Eastern Conference:
- Boston Celtics, 2.75
- Brooklyn Nets, 3.80
- Milwaukee Bucks, 4.20
- Philadelphia 76ers, 8.25
- Cleveland Cavaliers, 9.20
- Miami Heat, 18.00
- Toronto Raptors, 32.00
- Atlanta Hawks, 38.00
- New York Knicks, 87.00
- Indiana Pacers, 98.00
- Chicago Bulls, 100.00
- Washington Wizards, 170.00
- Orlando Magic, 400.00
- Charlotte Hornets, 525.00
- Detroit Pistons, 675.00
The NBA regular season ends April 9, with the playoffs set to kick off on April 15 following the play-in rounds.
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Published Date: 01-19-2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the best year for the Raptors?
The 2019 NBA Championship season was the Toronto Raptors best year. The Raptors won the NBA Championship for the first time in their history. It was an exciting and memorable season. Kawhi Leonard was named Finals MVP after the team posted a record of 58-24 during the regular season. The Golden State Warriors were defeated in six games by the team to win the title.
In 2013, the Toronto Raptors changed their front office, replacing then-general manager Bryan Colangelo with Masai Ujiri. This move would herald a new age for the franchise. They would be one of the best in the NBA.
The Raptors saw a resurgence under Ujiri. In 2014, they reached the playoffs for first time since 2008. Since then, they've won five Division titles and had their most successful regular season in 2018. That year also saw Ujiri make a risky but successful trade, sending DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard.
The Raptors had an amazing 2019, winning their first conference championship and reaching the NBA finals for a record-breaking second time. In total, they beat the Golden State Warriors six times.
Ujiri's time with the Raptors was a great success. He should be credited for helping to change the team's fortunes. He has led the Raptors to become one of NBA's best teams and looks poised for continued success.
The 2019 championship season is certain to be one of the most memorable in Raptors' history.
As we advance, Ujiri and the rest of the Toronto Raptors organization should remain focused on creating a winning culture that supports their players and staff. This team's future is bright if they continue to strive for excellence. The Toronto Raptors have set the bar high for 2019 with their championship season. Now, it is up to Ujiri's team to build on this success.
When was the Raptors' first playoff series won?
Toronto defeated New York 3-2 in their first playoff series. They advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals under Lenny Wilkens, for the first time in franchise history.
Who owns the Toronto Raptors?
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) owns the team. MLSE also owns Toronto FC's NHL team, Toronto FC's MLS team, and the Toronto Argonauts CFL team.
Statistics
- As predicted by analysts, the team easily secured a berth in the 2001 NBA playoffs with a franchise-high 47 wins. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In November of the 1996–97 season, Bitove sold his ownership interest in the team to Slaight for $65 million after Slaight had activated a shotgun clause in their partnership agreement,[32][33] giving Slaight 79 percent control of the team, [34] (en.wikipedia.org)
- Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)
- Thomas named Raptors' GM NBA superstar to have 10% stake in the new franchise". (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
raptorshq.com
- Tip In: Toronto Raptors' Game Post Game: Not Just Any Williams
- Raptors HQ, a Toronto Raptors community
jerseymuseum.org
vividseats.com
bleacherreport.com
How To
How to get to the Toronto Raptors game from where you are
Toronto Raptors' games are held at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. TTC's subway system can take you to ACC. Union Station is about 30 minutes from ACC. Bay Street station, which is about 30 minutes away from ACC, is the closest station.
Bay street station is best if you're coming to ACC from Union Station. Follow the signs towards ACC. If you arrive at ACC via another direction, please take the signs to Bay Street station.
Follow the signs to the ACC from Bay Street Station.
The venue is accessible for people with disabilities. There are special seating areas for those who require wheelchair access. In addition, the ACC offers sign language interpretation services.
There is no parking fee at the ACC. However, street parking is limited.
