Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/26/25
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-124) will host the Toronto Raptors (+105) in an Eastern Atlantic division matchup. The Nets are currently favored by 2 points over the Raptors, and the over/under line is set at 214.5.
Brooklyn comes into this game having lost four straight, while Toronto is 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-47.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Brooklyn Nets -2
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 26th.
WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-84 in favor of the Nets.
- Our projections have D’Angelo Russell finishing with 12 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.7% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can The Raptors Secure a Road Victory?
The Raptors improved to 25-47 this season with a 112-104 road win over the Wizards on Monday. Toronto, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling under the pre-game line of 227.
After trailing 32-28 after the 1st quarter, Toronto held Washington to 18 points in the 2nd quarter. The Wizards went on a 10-0 run, but the Raptors responded by taking a 78-76 lead into the 4th quarter, where they outscored Washington 34-28 to seal the win.
In their win over the Wizards, the Raptors shot just 40.6% from the field and made 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley both scored 21 points, with Poeltl shooting 76.9% and Quickley hitting 3 threes despite shooting 31.2% overall.
Jamal Shead added 14 points, with 8 coming in the 1st quarter. Jamison Battle scored all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Poeltl and Quickley each contributed 7 points in the 3rd.
Despite a rough start, giving up 32 points in the 1st quarter, the Raptors’ defense tightened up, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd quarter to help secure a 112-104 win over the Wizards. Toronto held Washington to 40% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Raptors limited the Wizards to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Toronto also recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Can Brooklyn Secure a Home Victory?
Brooklyn’s season record fell to 23-49 after a 120-101 home loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Nets, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.
Dallas jumped out to a 32-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Brooklyn edged the Mavericks 31-30 in the 2nd quarter, but Dallas extended their lead by outscoring the Nets 34-29 in the 3rd. The teams were even at 24 points each in the 4th. The total points for the game were 221, just over the 218.5 O/U line.
In their 120-101 loss to the Mavericks, the Nets shot 51.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 11 threes at a 33.3% rate. Nic Claxton led the way with 19 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots and making both of his three-point attempts.
Cameron Johnson added 17 points, including 9 in the 2nd quarter, while Trendon Watford contributed 12 points. Claxton delivered 8 points in the final period, but the Nets’ offensive struggles from deep proved costly.
Defensively, the Nets struggled against the Mavericks, giving up 120 points on 56% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, giving up 24 points.
Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, holding Dallas to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. The Mavericks went 12/16 from the line. The Nets grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 11 offensive boards, finishing with 7 steals and 2 blocks.