PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center , with the Raptors entering as an efficient attacking rim team ranked second while the Pelicans rank first in high-frequency attacking rim attempts. Toronto's strength lies in good passing and defense against rim attacks, though they rank 25th in three-point frequency and 28th in offensive spacing , which could limit their floor stretching against a New Orleans squad. The Pelicans, meanwhile, present significant defensive vulnerabilities, ranking 27th against rim attacks and 28th in three-point defense while also struggling with 28th-ranked passing efficiency. These mismatches suggest Toronto's disciplined approach could exploit New Orleans' defensive shortcomings, particularly in transition and pick-and-roll situations. Toronto brings defensive momentum, ranking eighth in opponent points allowed at 111.7 per game , a stark contrast to the Pelicans, who are yielding nearly a full point more and have struggled against teams with efficient defenses. The Raptors have proven reliable on the road with a 17-13 record against the spread in away games and a 19-11 overall road record showing they travel with purpose. New Orleans sits just 12-21 at home, exposing underlying issues when defending their own floor. Market trends point toward a closely contested, low-possession affair controlled by Toronto's disciplined approach.