The Toronto Raptors (40-14) travel to Barclays Center to challenge the Brooklyn Nets (24-28). The Raptors will try to lengthen their 15-game winning streak. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and will air on The Sports Network.
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Nets (6.5-point underdogs) defeated the Indiana Pacers 106-105, while the Raptors (8-point favorite) beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-126. The Brooklyn game finished 6.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the Toronto game went 27.5 points over the projected point total of 235.5.
Toronto dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.4 (worse than their season average of 12.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.669 (above their season average of 0.536). For those same stats, Minnesota put up marks of 18.5 and 0.558, respectively. The Nets, on the other hand, knocked down 24 of their 32 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.2 (above their season average of 23.0). Brooklyn rallied around Spencer Dinwiddie, who had 21 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, OG Anunoby fueled Toronto with 25 points and 12 rebounds.
In their three matchups this season, the Raptors have won all three. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 237 points, well over the projected point total of 218.5. Toronto won 119-118 but was unable to cover as a 6-point favorite. The Raptors’ 6.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Nets, who had a mark of 8.1. In the loss, Caris LeVert led all scorers with 37 points.
Raptors games have typically gone over the projected point total (55.6 percent). Toronto comes into the game with records of 40-14 straight up (SU) and 30-23-1 against the spread (ATS).
Nets games have a slight tendency to finish over the projected point total (48.1 percent). Further, Brooklyn owns records of 24-28 SU and 25-26-1 ATS.
The inefficient offense of Brooklyn will square off against the stingy defense of Toronto. The Nets rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while the Raptors are second in defensive efficiency. The Raptors figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Nets rank fifth in points in the paint per game (50.1) while the Raptors rank 15th (48.1).
- Toronto ranks second in steals per game (8.9) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.7).
- The Nets average 48.2 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the league. The Raptors rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (46.5).
- Brooklyn ranks second in assists allowed per game (22.1) while Toronto ranks 23rd (25.3).
- Toronto averages 18.6 fast break points per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (12.9).
- The Raptors rank second in points off turnovers per game (20.4) while the Nets rank 25th (15.2).
- The Nets rank 10th in second chance points per game (13.5) while the Raptors rank 25th in second chance points allowed per game (14.1).
- Toronto averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Brooklyn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (37.4) while Toronto ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (38.7).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Brooklyn is 6-1 and Toronto is 13-3.
- The Raptors are 38-9 when they score more than 100 points, while the Nets are 24-21.
- Brooklyn is 15-12 ATS at home, while Toronto is 14-11-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 13 of the Nets’ 27 home games, while 13 of the Raptors’ 26 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Nets are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Brooklyn has 4 unders and 1 over, while Toronto has 5 overs.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 115.8 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 104.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 6.6 for the season.
