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The Toronto Raptors (7-26) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (12-20) to Scotiabank Arena Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nets lead 1-0
The Nets lost 102-101 at the Orlando Magic Sunday after being outscored by 16 points in the fourth quarter. Brooklyn, led by G Cam Thomas‘ 25 points, covered as a 7.5-point underdog. The Nets have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are 7-11 on the road this season. They are 18-13-1 against the spread (ATS).
The Raptors, who have lost 11 straight games, failed to cover as 16.5-point underdogs in a 125-71 defeat at the Boston Celtics Tuesday. They were led by F Scottie Barnes, who tallied 16 points. Toronto has the 6th-best ATS record in the league at 19-13-1 and is 11-5-1 ATS at home.
Nets at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:35 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Raptors -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Nets +1.5 (-110) | Raptors -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nets at Raptors key injuries
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
- F Ziaire Williams (knee) questionable
Raptors
- G RJ Barrett (illness) out
- G Gradey Dick (hamstring) out
- G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nets at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 114, Nets 110
Moneyline
BET RAPTORS (-120).
The absence of Thomas is key here. He’s the top weapon for the Nets offense, and Brooklyn has lost 6 of its last 8 without Thomas in the lineup. It is 2-4 in its last 6 road games.
The Raptors are among the best teams ATS at home — meaning they regularly exceed the market’s expectations of them. They also have home wins over the Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, so they have proven they can win at home over competent opponents.
Considering those trends, take RAPTORS (-120).
Against the spread
PASS.
With how similar the spread and moneyline are, the preferred value is on the latter, especially considering the Raptors need to bounce back from a horrific road loss to the Celtics.
Over/Under
BET OVER 220.5 (-110).
The Raptors defense has been atrocious over the last few weeks. They have given up at least 125 points in 4 straight games.
The Nets don’t defend well either, sitting 25th in the NBA in defensive rating (Toronto ranks 26th). With the Raptors 6th in pace, this should be a high-tempo game. Play OVER 220.5 (-110).
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