The Toronto Raptors (23-12), 1-point underdogs, will be at the Barclays Center to clash against the Brooklyn Nets (16-17) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 217 points and it can be seen on The Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets ATS Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Raptors (5.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Miami Heat, 84-76, while the Nets (8-point underdogs) fell to the Dallas Mavericks, 123-111. The Toronto game went 55 points under the projected point total of 215, while the Brooklyn game finished 11 points over the projected point total of 223.
Toronto did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (14-17; 82.4 percent) while Brooklyn had a better turnover percentage (10.0 vs. 11.9). Brooklyn’s DeAndre Jordan had a good outing, putting up 10 points and 10 rebounds. Toronto, meanwhile, received a boost from Serge Ibaka, who contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Pascal Siakam led the Raptors to a 110-102 win. He recorded a double-double with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Toronto covered as a 7-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 212 points, which was under the projected point total of 218.5. Toronto was successful at getting and making free throws. The Raptors made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Nets were 12-17 (70.6 percent).
Just over half of the Raptors’ games have finished under the total. Toronto comes into the contest with records of 23-12 straight up (SU) and 19-16 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Toronto, just over half of Nets games have finished under the total. Additionally, Brooklyn is 16-17 SU and 16-16-1 ATS.
The Raptors’ Ibaka has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 17 points,10.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Spencer Dinwiddie has averaged 32 points,6.6 assists during that same time frame for the Nets.
Brooklyn might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the league’s best defenses. Toronto ranks second in defensive efficiency while the Nets rank 23rd in offensive efficiency.
Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets Odds Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Nets rank fourth in points in the paint per game (51.2) while the Raptors rank 19th (46.3).
- Brooklyn averages 48.8 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Toronto ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (47.4).
- The Nets rank second in assists allowed per game (21.3) while the Raptors rank 21st (25.0).
- Toronto ranks second in points off turnovers (19.3 per game) while Brooklyn ranks 20th in points off turnovers allowed (17.8 per game).
- Toronto averages 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Brooklyn ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
- The Nets rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (37.5) while the Raptors rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (38.5).
- The Nets average 14.1 second chance points per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. The Raptors rank 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
- Toronto ranks second in fast break points per game (17.7) while Brooklyn ranks 15th (12.8).
- Toronto ranks seventh in steals per game (8.3) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.6).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Brooklyn is 3-1 and Toronto is 11-3.
- The Nets are 16-13 when they score above 100 points, while the Raptors are 21-8.
- Brooklyn is 9-6 ATS at home, while Toronto is 8-8 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 8 of the Nets’ 15 home games, while 11 of the Raptors’ 16 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Raptors are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Nets are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Toronto has 4 unders and 1 over, while Brooklyn has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 101.0 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 98.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
- The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
