Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24
The Brooklyn Nets (-493) will host the Toronto Raptors (+369) in a divisional matchup between two teams that will not be participating in the playoffs. The Raptors are currently 12th in the East, while the Nets are 11th. The over/under line for this game is 220.5.
This game will tip-off at 7:30 ET and can be seen on YES. The Nets (-10) are favored by double-digits over the Raptors.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors +10
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 8 threes.
Taking a Look at the Raptors Chances in Brooklyn
Today, the Raptors are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-54. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 34-45, and they are 20-18 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 24-32 vs. the spread and 12-44 straight-up.
This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 56 of their 79 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -9.7 points per game. On the road, their scoring differential is -6.3 PPG.
In their most recent game, the Raptors lost to the Pacers by a score of 140-123. They were 14-point underdogs in that game and are now 2-0 on the over in their last two games.
Coming into today’s game, the Raptors are 10-point underdogs on the road. This season, their games have averaged 231.6 points per game, and their O/U record for the season is 41-37-1.
On the season, the Raptors are 19th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 115.3 points per contest compared to 110.4 at home.
When it comes to pace, Toronto is 11th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th overall at 47%.
While the Raptors are 5th in the NBA in assists at 28.7 per game, they are just 27th in three-point shooting at 34%. Overall, Toronto is 10th in the league in two-point field goal percentage at 54%.
Coming into the game, the Raptors will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 118.9 points per game (25th). Toronto’s defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 21st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.
Can the Nets Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Today, the Nets are favored by 10 points at home against the Raptors. This season, Brooklyn has a 17-8 record as the favorite and has gone 3-0 as the favorite in their last three games. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 13-12 and are 7.6 points per game better than the spread.
Brooklyn’s ATS record at home is 20-17, and they have gone 19-21 straight-up at home. On average, the Nets are outscoring their opponents by 1.2 points per game at home.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Kings by a score of 107-77. They were 11-point underdogs going into the game and are now 33-43 ATS for the season. The O/U line for that game was 216 points.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 39-40. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 224.3 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 220.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 31-48. Against the East, they are 23-26 compared to 8-22 against the West.
Heading into the game, the Nets are averaging 110.8 points per game, which is 24th in the league. At home, Brooklyn is averaging 112.4 points per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.2% of their games. However, they are 28th in two-point field goal percentage at 52%.
In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 23rd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, the Nets are 19th with 25.8 per game.
On the defensive side, Nets is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.5 points per game. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.