Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 12/21/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets duke it out at the Barclays Center on Sunday. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview 

The Toronto Raptors were starting to build some momentum with a couple nice wins over the Heat and the Bucks before they got stopped in their tracks by the Celtics in a 112-96 loss last night. Brandon Ingram led the team with 24 points and seven assists on 10 of 17 shooting, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 24 points while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 12 points, nine rebounds and six assists but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.

As a team, the Raptors shot just 41 percent from the field and 16 of 47 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in good shape after dominating the second quarter by 31-17 to erase an early 13-point deficit. However, they couldn’t maintain that pace in the second half where they got outscored by 17. 63-45. The Raptors just couldn’t make their open shots but no one had a worse night than Immanuel Quickley who shot just one of 12 from the field for his three points. 

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the Heat in a 106-95 loss on Thursday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 28 points on 10 of 24 shooting, Nic Claxton added 16 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists while Egor Demin chipped in with 14 points but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.

As a team, the Nets shot just 39 percent from the field and 11 of 49 from the 3-point line. They played solid defense to keep them within striking distance until the fourth quarter where they went cold and scored just four points in the first 6:22 to allow the Heat to pull away.  

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Raptors have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
• The Nets have won each of their last two games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Nets after losing as favorites.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The road team has won each of the Raptors’ last seven games.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Barclays Center against teams that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Nets’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Twelve of the Raptors’ last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

The Raptors are still missing RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, while the Nets have ruled out Drake Powell, Cam Thomas and Haywood Highsmith once again. The Raptors were starting to build some momentum before they ran into the Celtics last night, but you could say the same about the Nets, who have come to life after a horrendous start to the season. I still think the Raptors are the play at the short line, but I’m not as confident with the pick as I would be given the recent Nets resurgence.

Peter Tran's Pick: Toronto -3.5