Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The Toronto Raptors (38-14) welcome the Brooklyn Nets (23-27) to Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are an 8.5-point favorite and will try to prolong their 13-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 223 points and it can be seen on The Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last outing. The Raptors (6-point underdogs) defeated the Indiana Pacers 115-106, while the Nets (6-point favorite) beat the Golden State Warriors 129-88. The Toronto game finished 5.5 points over the projected point total of 215.5, while the Brooklyn game finished 5.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5.

The Nets, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.7, had a ridiculous mark of 34.1 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.516). Meanwhile, Toronto’s 14.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Indiana, who had a rate of 17.3. The Raptors’ mark was worse than their season average of 12.2, while the Pacers’ was above their season average of 11.2. Toronto’s Serge Ibaka had a good game, recording 22 points and 10 rebounds. Brooklyn, meanwhile, was led by Caris LeVert, who had 23 points and eight assists.

The Raptors have won both matchups against the Nets this season. The two teams combined to score 223 points in their most recent game, which was over the projected point total of 216. Toronto won 121-102, covering as a 2-point underdog. The Raptors’ 6.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Nets, who had a rate of 22.7. Fred VanVleet recorded a double-double with 29 points and 11 assists.

Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Nets games, with 24 overs compared to 24 unders. Brooklyn holds records of 23-27 straight up (SU) and 23-26-1 against the spread (ATS).

Raptors games have gone over the total 52.9 percent of the time. Moreover, Toronto is 38-14 SU and 28-22-1 ATS.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Toronto should have a significant advantage. The Raptors defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.502), while the Brooklyn offense is ranked 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.517). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Nets. They rank 27th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent), while the Raptors force the second-most turnovers in the NBA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.7 percent).

Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Raptors rank third in fast break points per game (18.2) while the Nets rank 14th (13.6).
  • Toronto ranks second in steals per game (8.8) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.7).
  • The Nets rank third in rebounds per game (48.1) while the Raptors rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (46.7).
  • Brooklyn ranks second in assists allowed per game (22.0) while Toronto ranks 23rd (25.3).
  • Brooklyn ranks fourth in points in the paint per game (50.5) while Toronto ranks 15th (47.8).
  • The Nets rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (37.3) while the Raptors rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (38.5).
  • The Nets average 13.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 11th in the league. The Raptors rank 26th 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 (5.6).
  • Toronto ranks second in points off turnovers per game (20.4) while Brooklyn ranks 24th (15.6).
  • When holding opponents below 100 points, Brooklyn is 6-1 and Toronto is 13-3.
  • The Nets are 23-20 when they reach the century mark, while the Raptors are 36-9.
  • Brooklyn is 8-14-1 ATS on the road, while Toronto is 15-11 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 16 of the Raptors’ 26 home games, while 11 of the Nets’ 23 road games have gone over.

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 3 unders and 2 overs, while Toronto has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push.
  • During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 122.6 points per game (11.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 106.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
  • The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 6.7 for the season.