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The Los Angeles Clippers are looking for their fifth straight win, but they will have to overcome the Toronto Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena tonight.<\/span><\/p>\n Scottie Barnes has been the champ of all trades for the Raps this season, but it’s his play that has stuck with me the most. <\/span><\/p>\n I’ll explain why Barnes should stack more dimes in my Clippers vs. Raptors and NBA picks for Friday, January 16. <\/span><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Clippers vs Raptors best bet<\/strong>: Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists (-135)<\/span><\/p>\n The Toronto Raptors have been dealing with injury issues for a few weeks now, and three players are either out or questionable for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.<\/span><\/p>\n Toronto has been able to stay on the move, and that’s thanks to Scottie Barnes’ ability to play a variety of roles.<\/span><\/p>\n Need 25 points? Barnes is there. <\/span><\/p>\n Need someone to clean the glass? Scottie got it. <\/span><\/p>\n However, perhaps his most valuable skill for the Raptors has been his athleticism.<\/span><\/p>\n Barnes is averaging 6.7 assists per game since Dec. 28 \u2014 that’s the seventh-best mark in the NBA among all forwards over that span. <\/span><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Raptors star is also averaging 50.2 assists per game, second only to starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (56.1), who may be out tonight with a back injury.<\/span><\/p>\n Barnes is coming off a 13-assist game on Wednesday, while averaging 4.5 dimes in six of his last 10 games. He hits that number easily against the Clippers tonight.<\/span><\/p>\n Like Barnes, Brandon Ingram had to step into other roles to help his team down the stretch. The Raptors forward has averaged more than 5.5 boards in six of his last seven contests, and they will need him to be a part of the glass with Poeltl sidelined.<\/span><\/p>\n The Raptors may be overpowered, but so are the Clippers, who may be without their starting trio of Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, and Ivica Zubac. Toronto is 5-2 in its last seven home games and looks to be the underdog here.<\/span><\/p>\n Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 rebounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Zubac missed LA’s last game, but the 7-foot center can’t be denied on the glass. <\/span><\/p>\n He has posted over 10.5 rebounds in his last three outings and is averaging 10.7 rpg this season – tied for 10th in the NBA.<\/span><\/p>\n Scottie Barnes Over 4.5 assists<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 rebounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Ivica Zubac Over 10.5 rebounds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Spreading<\/strong>: Clippers -2 (-110) | Raptors +2 (-110)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Moneyline<\/strong>: Clippers -130 | Raptors -115<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Above\/Below<\/strong>: Over 216 (-110) | Under 216 (-110)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.<\/span> Find more NBA betting tips for Clippers vs. Raptors.<\/p>\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n The day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Friday, January 16, 2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 7:30 pm ET<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n The TV<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n FDSN Southern California, Sportsnet<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Not intended for use in MA. 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