The Raptors are all set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Feb 22. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be shown on TSN. Toronto enters this contest as 1-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 231.5. Can the Nets come out on top as the favorite? Our Raptors vs. Nets predictions can be found below.
Raptors vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Raptors -1
- Total 231.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 22
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 0-4-1 while going 0-5 straight up.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Against the spread, the Raptors have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
Will the Nets Make it Happen on the Road?
As the underdog, the Nets have a record of 9-28 and have gone 14-20 against the spread as the underdog. Currently, they have lost five straight games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 1 point against the Raptors.
In their last game, the Nets were blown out by the Celtics, losing by a score of 136-86. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Brooklyn was getting 11.5 points as the underdog.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 26-28, and their games have averaged a combined 229 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 231.5 points.
Overall, the Nets are 21-33 this season and are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. On the road, Brooklyn is 8-16 compared to 13-17 at home.
The Nets’ most recent loss dropped their ATS record to 24-27 for the season. On the road, they are 9-15 ATS, while going 15-12 ATS at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Nets’ offense is below the NBA average in terms of points per game (21st). On the road, they are averaging 112.6 points per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th in the league at 46%.
One area where the Nets have excelled is three-point shooting. They are 6th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game but are just 25th in free throw attempts.
In terms of defense, Nets is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 115.6 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.1% of their three-point attempts.
Will Toronto Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Today, the Raptors will look to end their three-game losing streak as they host the Nets. Despite being 10-9 as favorites this season, Toronto is favored by 1 point in today’s game. In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 19-36.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 26-29, including a mark of 12-15 at home. As the favorite, they are 8-11 ATS at home and 14-14 ATS on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is -2.1 points per game.
The Raptors’ O/U record for the season is 29-25-1, and their games have averaged 231.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 231.5, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 228.7.
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Pacers by a score of 127-125. Toronto covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 246.5.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 111 points per game this season, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 113.9 points per game.
In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the league with 99 possessions per game. When looking at their shooting percentages, the Raptors are 14th in field goal percentage at 47% and 21st in true shooting percentage.
One area where the Raptors have excelled is in two-point shooting, as they are 4th in the league in two-pointers made. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting percentage.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 20th in the NBA, permitting 117.8 points per game. In their previous game, the Raptors’ defense struggled against the Pacers, giving up 127 points on a field goal percentage of 48%.
Raptors vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Scottie Barnes and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. In this game against the Raptors, we suggest betting on the under for Scottie Barnes and his points prop set at 21.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 19.
- The Prop: Scottie Barnes Under 21.5 Points (-115)
Raptors vs. Nets Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1, the Nets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 231.5 and our model has the Nets and Raptors finishing with a combined 247 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Nets +1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook