The Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Raptors vs Nets prediction.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors recently lost to the Pacers and Timberwolves, while beating the Bucks and Wizards. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 49 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets recently beat the Pistons and Pacers, while losing to the Kings. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 22.2 points and 332 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20 points and 4.6 rebounds. Dennis Schroder is the third double-digit scorer, and Cameron Johnson is dishing 2.4 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the last 13 games between the Raptors and Nets.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Raptors and Nets.
- Each of the last nine Wednesday games between the Raptors and Nets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Raptors vs Nets prediction
This line makes no sense to me. Yes, the Raptors are on the end of a back to back and the Nets are at home. However, neither the Raptors nor Nets have anything to play for at this stage, and they’re both dealing with a mountain of injuries. The Raptors have been arguably the worst team in the league over the last month or so, and the Nets should win with the rest advantage. Still, 10 points are nuts. It’s Raptors or pass for me on this fine Wednesday night.