The Brooklyn Nets need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Toronto Raptors are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors prediction.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets recently beat the Spurs and lost to the Celtics. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 113.4 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is dishing 1.9 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Cavs, Spurs and Pacers during this streak. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.5 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Nets’ last 14 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Raptors.
- Five of the Nets’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors prediction
I’m not running to the window to back either of these teams, but I’m going to lean toward the Raptors because of home court. The Nets have fallen off a cliff over the last several weeks, and they’re 8-16 SU on the road. The Nets also started the year as a covering machine, but they’re now 24-27-3 ATS. I want little to do with the Nets. I’ll lay the bucket with the Raptors because of home court, but there are better options out there on a stacked NBA Thursday.