The NBA actually did the Toronto Raptors some favors this season, putting together one of the lightest schedules in the league for 2022-23.
Matchups aside, the Raptors have 21 rest-advantage games this season, the sixth most in the league. That means Toronto will be playing with fresh legs far more often than their opponents this season.
The Toronto Raptors have the sixth most rest-advantage games in the NBA this season
Conversely, the Raptors are also tied for the fifth fewest rest-disadvantage games this season, meaning they’ll rarely be more tired than their opponents.
The Toronto Raptors have the fifth fewest rest-disadvantage games in the NBA this season
Toronto is tied for the fewest back-to-back games in the league this season with 12
The Toronto Raptors have the fewest back-to-back games scheduled for this season.
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Finally, the Raptors rank second last in the league in distance travelled, trailing only the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Toronto Raptors rank second in the league in distance traveled this season
Strength of schedule is always a little tricky to calculate without knowing how teams will look during the year, but Toronto’s schedule is considered the 9th easiest, or slightly better than league average, per Positive Residual.
For now, Toronto’s win total remains at 45.5 at most sportsbooks, suggesting the team will take a slight step back from last season. However, a relatively easy schedule coupled with development from the Raptors’ young core should have Toronto poised to once again eclipse Vegas’ projections.
Further Reading
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