The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs. Nets Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs. Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pacers and Bucks. The Nets have lost 40 of their last 48 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Knicks and beat the Heat. The Raptors have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.4 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost 24 of their last 25 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 10 of the Raptors’ last 11 games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have won four of their last five games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Nine of the last 10 night games between the Nets and Raptors have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Nets’ last six games at Scotiabank Arena following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (58.0%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1509) this season.
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.3).
Raptors vs Nets Injury Report
Chucky Hepburn is out for the Raptors.
The Nets will be without Day’Ron Sharpe, Nic Claxton, Terance Mann, Noah Clowney, Ziaire Williams, Egor Demin, Michael Porter, and Danny Wolf.
Raptors vs Nets Prediction
The Raptors are playing good ball and should play to win here as well, as they could finish anywhere from the fifth seed to the eighth seed. The Nets have tanked since opening day. It explains the massive number. However, this is another inflated number just because of the stakes.
Since November 23, the Raptors are 2-5 ATS as a double-digit favorite. The Nets did beat the Raptors back in December as an underdog, and the underdog is 5-3 ATS in the last 8 meetings between these teams overall. I’m just not laying out these huge numbers just because. It’s Nets or pass for me.