Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (23-27) are next up to take on the defending champion Toronto Raptors (38-14), as they visit Scotiabank Arena Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. The Raptors are riding a 13-game winning streak after sweeping a home-and-home set against the Indiana Pacers. We analyze the Nets-Raptors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Nets at Raptors: Key Injuries

Nets

  • SF Kevin Durant (Achilles’) out
  • PG Kyrie Irving (knee) out
  • SF Garrett Temple (eye) available

Raptors

  • PG Kyle Lowry (neck) doubtful
  • SG Norman Powell (finger) out
  • Marc Gasol (hamstring) out
  • PF Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out

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Nets at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Nets 112, Raptors 106

Moneyline (ML)

I’m backing the NETS (+220) to pull the upset on the road. This is a potential letdown spot for the Raptors (-278) after sweeping the Pacers and winning 13 straight games. The injury to Lowry will loom large against the strong Brooklyn backcourt, as well. The Raptors are up 2-0 in the head-to-head season series but the teams will play Saturday and again Wednesday.

Toronto is 19-7 at home and on the road for the season, while Brooklyn comes in at just 8-15 on the road. The Nets won their last two games, beating the Phoenix Suns (119-97) and Golden State Warriors (129-88). The Raptors are a vastly superior opponent, but the moneyline odds on the Nets are inflated as a result of the public backing Toronto’s prolonged streak.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Nets to win outright returns a profit of $22.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Liking the underdogs on the moneyline, stick with the NETS (+6.5, -115) with 6 points of insurance in the event of a loss. The Raps are 30-22 against the spread overall and 16-10 at home, while the Nets are just 23-27 ATS overall and 8-15 on the road.

Toronto slips to 4-4 ATS when on the second half of a back-to-back and 5-5 ATS with the rest disadvantage. Brooklyn is 7-7 ATS with a rest advantage.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 221.5 (-110) on a high projection. Lowry’s absence weakens a Raptors backcourt already without Powell. PG Fred VanVleet already plays a lot of minutes for Toronto meaning the lost minutes will fall to depth options, Terrence Davis and Matt Thomas. The Nets held their last two low-quality opponents below 100 points.

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Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (13-11) visit the rival Toronto Raptors (16-8) Saturday at Scotiabank Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Nets-Raptors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.


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Nets at Raptors: Key injuries

Nets

  • PF Chandler Wilson (suspension) out
  • PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
  • SG Caris LeVert (thumb) out

Raptors

  • PG Fred VanVleet (knee) doubtful
  • SG Matt Thomas (finger) out

Nets at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Raptors 108, Nets 94

Moneyline (ML)

The Raptors (-333) come in having won just six of their last 10 games and have slipped to fifth in the Eastern Conference. They’re coming off a 112-92 home loss against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday. It was their fourth loss in their last five games.

Still, they’re 9-3 at home for the year and will be able to handle the undermanned Nets (+260) with relative ease; however, we’ll PASS as a $10 bet on the Raps to win outright would return a profit of just $3. Brooklyn took a 113-108 loss against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday and is just 6-6 on the road. This is the first meeting of the year between the two.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Take the RAPTORS (-7.5, -115) with the points. They’ll need to win by at least 8 points against the wounded Nets. The Raps are at relatively full health, and they’re 13-11 against the spread overall but 8-4 ATS on home court. The Nets are 13-11 ATS overall but just 6-6 on the road.

Twelve of Toronto’s 16 wins on the year were by margins of at least 8 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go with the UNDER 219.5 (-115) as both teams come in with plenty of rest and will be able to put forth a strong defensive effort. The Nets played to the Under in three of their last five games. They’re lacking too much offensive firepower to put up enough points against the reigning champs.

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