The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors meet Thursday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Cavs and Grizzlies and play the Jazz, Heat, and Bucks next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.5 points and 4.4 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bulls and Heat, and they play the Rockets, Knicks, and Grizzlies next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Nets’ last 16 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a loss.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine games as home favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Nets’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- RJ Barrett ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (130) this season.
- Gradey Dick ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.7%) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Ben Simmons ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.9) this season.
- Dorian Finney-Smith ranks 10th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (21.3).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (27.2).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.1%).
Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets have lost 6 of their last 7 games and I don’t expect things to get better as they’re starting to move off players who help them win. The Nets are focused on the future. The Toronto Raptors haven’t won much, either, but they’re 18-8-1 ATS on the season. The Raptors compete night in and night out, and if they weren’t so injured all the time they’d probably be competing for a playoff spot. Either way, this is a game the Raptors should win. I’ll lay the points.