Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Player Prop Picks 3/26/25 NBA Picks

The Toronto Raptors (25-47) will visit the Brooklyn Nets (23-49) at Barclays Center in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams currently out of playoff contention. Both teams are enduring challenging seasons, with the Raptors sitting 11th and the Nets just behind them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Raptors are coming off a 112-104 victory over the Washington Wizards, snapping a four-game losing streak. Jakob Poeltl led the team with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Despite Barnes’ shooting struggles, his all-around play was a positive takeaway. In contrast, the Nets are on a four-game losing streak, most recently falling to the Dallas Mavericks. Cameron Johnson did not play in that game due to rest, and his absence may have impacted the team’s offensive flow.

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Nic Claxton Over 10.5 Points

Nic Claxton, the center for the Brooklyn Nets, has been delivering a strong performance in the 2024-25 NBA season. He has played in 62 games, averaging 10.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage stands at 54.7%, ranking 16th in the league. Claxton’s impact extends beyond scoring; his defensive contributions have been pivotal to the Nets’ recent resurgence. Over the past month, he has averaged 12.6 points and 3.3 blocks per game, significantly improving the team’s defensive metrics. Claxton is coming off a solid game where he scored 19 points against the Dallas Mavericks. With both Cam Johnson and Cam Thomas out for this game, there are not many scoring options left for the Nets, which means guys like Claxton will need to step up. 

Scottie Barnes Over 6.5 Rebounds

Scottie Barnes is averaging 7.8 rebounds per game, ranking 24th in the league. This performance is consistent with his rebounding numbers from previous seasons, where he averaged 8.2 rebounds per game in the 2023-24 season and 7.5 in the 2021-22 season. Barnes’ consistent rebounding contributions have been a significant factor in the Raptors’ performance this season. When looking at Barnes’ last 10 games, we’ve seen him hit the double-digit rebound mark and five of those games. He’s fully capable of getting over this number, and he has a favorable matchup going against this Nets team that is shorthanded due to injuries. 

Ochai Agbaji Over 8.5 Points

Agbaji is averaging 10.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. He has played in 58 games this season, with an average of 27 minutes per game. Agbaji’s shooting efficiency is notable, with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.0%. With guys like Quickley and Barrett consistently out of the starting lineup for Toronto, we’ve seen increased usage from Agbaji. He’s scored 8+ points in 3 of his last 4 games. I expected Agbaji to get more usage as this season goes on.