Toronto Raptors (7-26) vs Brooklyn Nets (12-20)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +1.5 / Brooklyn Nets -1.5 --- Over/Under: 223.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Spurs and Magic, and they play the Bucks, 76ers, and Pacers next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Celtics and Hawks, and they play the Magic, Bucks, and Knicks next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.4 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report
The main injury update for the Nets is Cameron Johnson being ruled out with a hip injury. Johnson left the Nets game due to hip soreness, and clearly it hasn’t improved yet. With Johnson out, Jalen Wilson will see more minutes. Wilson averaged 29.3 minutes per game in the month of December.
The Raptors will be without Immanuel Quickley, while RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick are questionable. Barrett is dealing with an undisclosed issue, and Dick is bothered with a hamstring injury. The Raptors haven’t been healthy all year, and it shows in their record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 night games.
- The Nets have won eight of their last nine night games against the Raptors.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the last 10 games between the Nets and Raptors have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets' last five night games at Scotiabank Arena following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 28th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.8).
- The Raptors rank 28th in the league for turnovers per game this season (16.8).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (84.2).
- The Nets rank 30th for points in the paint per game (40.9) this season.
Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets won't have Johnson, but they're still the healthier team that also has a rest advantage. The Raptors played last night and got their boots smoked by the Celtics. I doubt the Raptors have the energy to get off the canvas, especially with possibly Dick and Barrett being out. The Nets continue to compete, and they've actually seen 7 of their 12 wins come on the road. The Raptors are just free-falling, and it's hard to step in front of them with confidence. I'll lay the bucket with the Nets on Wednesday night.
Randy’s Pick Brooklyn Nets -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
