It will be a battle between Atlantic Division opponents when the Brooklyn Nets (15-24) welcome the Toronto Raptors (27-10) to Barclays Center. The game will air on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 8, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 218 points with Toronto opening as a 7.5-point favorite.
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Prediction
The Raptors will be looking for a similar result after thoroughly outplaying the Milwaukee Bucks in their last outing, 129-110. The Raptors had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 22.7) and had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 12.0). Jonas Valanciunas was a key piece for Toronto with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Nets’ last game, they lost a close one to the Boston Celtics, 87-85. Boston’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Brooklyn. The Celtics had a rate of 3.7 (better than their season average of 12.5), while the Nets posted a mark of 13.7. Brooklyn’s Joe Harris finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
The inefficient offense of Brooklyn will battle against the top-notch defense of Toronto. The Nets rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while the Raptors are fifth in defensive efficiency. The Raptors figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Raptors rank fourth in turnover percentage (13.1 percent), while the Nets rank 29th in opponents’ turnover percentage (12.3 percent).
Toronto holds records of 27-10 straight up (SU) and 22-15 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Raptors games, with 19 overs compared to 18 unders.
Brooklyn has a phenomenal 24-15 record ATS, despite being 15-24 SU. Vegas tends to place the total high when the Nets are involved, as 22 of their 37 games have gone under the total.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Kyle Lowry put up 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Raptors defeated the Nets 120-87, covering as 13-point favorites. The game finished with a total of 207 points, which was 11.5 points below the projected point total of 218.5 points. The Raptors had a much better turnover percentage (7.3 vs. 20.7) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 vs. 15.0).
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Toronto is 13-9 ATS on the road with 11 overs and 11 unders.
At home, Brooklyn is 11-7 ATS with 10 unders and 8 overs.
In games where they allow below 100 points, Brooklyn is 10-1 and Toronto is 11-3.
The Nets are 11-17 when they score more than 100 points, while the Raptors are 26-5.
Toronto averages 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks second in the league. Brooklyn ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
The Raptors rank fifth in steals per game (8.8) while the Nets rank 29th (6.3).
Toronto ranks first in points off turnovers per game (19.4) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (14.8).
The Raptors rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (41.6) while the Nets rank 29th (45.6).
Toronto averages 48.2 points in the paint per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Brooklyn ranks 18th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.3).
The Nets rank 15th in second chance points per game (12.2) while the Raptors rank 25th in second chance points allowed per game (13.3).
Toronto ranks fifth in fast break points per game (14.1) while Brooklyn ranks 15th (10.4).
The Nets rank fifth in assists allowed per game (20.9) while the Raptors rank 12th (22.4).
Brooklyn takes the second-most three pointers per game (33.9) while Toronto ranks fourth (32.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Toronto is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 99.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 94.8 points per game (13.9 below their season average).
