Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors at 7:00 ET. The Raptors are currently favored by 2 points and have a record of 19-36, while the Nets are 21-33 and have lost two straight.
This Eastern Atlantic division matchup will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on TSN. The over/under line for this game is 231.5 points.
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Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Nets and Raptors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Nets have a record of 3-0. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 224 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across their three previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 112 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Nets have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Brooklyn posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Although the Raptors have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Brooklyn is 9-28 as the underdog this season and are currently 5-point underdogs against the Raptors. The team has lost their last five games as the underdog.
The Nets’ O/U record for the season is 26-28, and their games have averaged 229 points per game. Today’s line of 231.5 is slightly higher than their season average of 228.6.
In their last game against the Celtics, the Nets lost by a score of 136-86. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 227. The loss dropped Brooklyn’s overall record to 21-33.
Against Eastern Conference teams, the Nets are 14-17 this season, which has them in 11th place. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.
On the road, the Nets are 8-16 straight-up and 9-15 against the spread. Their ATS record for the season is 24-27, and they are 9th in the Eastern Conference standings.
So far this season, the Nets are averaging 113.4 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 112.6 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 6th in the league, averaging 13.8 made threes per game. However, they are just 26th in two-point field goal percentage.
Overall, the Nets are 24th in pace at 97.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 13th in the league.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.6 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 11.8 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 12th in blocked shots at 5.4 per game.
Toronto’s O/U record this season is 29-25-1, and their games have averaged a combined 231.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 231.5.
In their last game against the Pacers, the teams combined for 252 points, surpassing the O/U line of 246.5. The Raptors lost the game by a score of 127-125.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 26-29, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games. At home, they are 12-15 ATS, while going 14-14 on the road.
As the favorite, the Raptors are 10-9 this season and have gone 8-11 ATS as the favorite. Overall, their record as the favorite is 19-36.
The Raptors are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-36. In their most recent game, they were 2.5-point underdogs and covered the spread.
In non-conference games, the Raptors are 7-13 compared to 12-23 against the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 111 points per game, which is 27th in the league. Overall, they are 20th in the league in scoring at 113.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 25th in the league in three-point percentage at 35%. On average, they are making 11.6 threes per game, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 14th at 47%.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.5% of their games. In terms of free throws, Toronto is 20th in the league at 16.7 made free throws per game.
Coming into the game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 117.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 58.2% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.6% from downtown.
In spite of being 2 point underdogs, we anticipate the Nets winning this one 130-117.
Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- We like the Nets on the moneyline (+108)
- The Nets are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Projecting a combined 247 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
