Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors 3 November 2026 Prediction

Four straight losses have dropped the Clippers to the bottom of the Western Conference. They now host a Toronto team that remains in the Eastern Conference playoff picture despite Kawhi Leonard’s absence. The Clippers will try to end their losing streak at home.

Clippers Struggling With Injuries

After opening the season with a 121-96 win over Sacramento, the Clippers have lost four straight. Tyronn Lue’s team lost twice to the Lakers (125-117 and 103-87), fell to Oklahoma City after a close finish (108-101), and lost 127-101 at Minnesota in Friday’s NBA Cup game. Their injury list has made this stretch difficult.

Minnesota focused its defense on Garland. The point guard scored 24 points but committed five turnovers and struggled late. The rest of the Clippers also faded, allowing a 23-2 run in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles has scored no more than 101 points in three straight games.

Clippers Predicted Lineup: Garland, Dunn, Jones Jr., Hachimura, Jackson

Other Rostered Players: Guards: Dick, Christie, Pickett, Wagler, Wesley; forwards: Martinelli, Baba Miller, Sanders; center: Lopez

Out: Beal, Ingram, Jordan Miller, Niederhauser, Strus (all injured)

Manager: Tyronn Lue

Barnes Sets Career High With 41 Points

Leonard’s knee swelling will keep him out for at least three weeks, but Toronto still has a 3-2 record. Darko Rajaković’s team lost its NBA Cup game against Orlando 121-114. Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 points on 19-of-34 shooting, though it was not enough to secure the win.

“When a guy scores 41 points and gets only three free throws all game, that’s bullshit, honestly. They went to the line 29 times and we went 15, and I don’t think we were any more physical or aggressive than they were,” Rajaković said after the game, criticizing the officiating.

Toronto has continued to move the ball and attack the paint without Leonard. Poeltl added 12 points and 11 rebounds after a quiet start to the season. The Raptors should have an advantage inside against the Clippers’ smaller frontcourt.

Raptors Predicted Lineup: Quickley, Barrett, Walter, Barnes, Poeltl

Other Rostered Players: Guards: Bradley, Martin, Smith, Shead; forwards: Anderson, Battle, Graves, Murray-Boyles; centers: Bittle, Jackson-Davis

Out: Leonard (injury)

Manager: Darko Rajaković

Clippers Won Both Meetings Last Season

The Clippers beat Toronto twice in the 2025-26 regular season, 121-117 and 119-94. Their roster was healthier then.

Clippers vs Raptors Prediction: Raptors Handicap -5.5

Main pick: The Clippers’ four-game skid has exposed their lack of depth. Without Ingram, Beal and Strus, their offense relies heavily on Garland creating his own shots. Toronto has a more established approach even without Leonard, as well as an edge in size and rotation depth. The pick is Raptors -5.5.

Team total pick: The Clippers have scored no more than 101 points in each of their last three games and are shooting 34.2% from three. Toronto can pressure the perimeter and slow their offense. The pick is Clippers team total under 109.5.