The Brooklyn Nets (0-1) host the Toronto Raptors (1-0) in a primetime contest on Friday night. This matchup features two exciting teams in the Eastern Conference, and the teams split their four matchups last season 2-2. Brooklyn hopes to secure their first win in front of its home crowd, while Toronto aims to improve to 2-0 on the campaign. Seth Curry (ankle) and T.J. Warren (foot) are out for the Nets, while Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) is inactive for Toronto.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in Brooklyn, N.Y. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Nets as a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Raptors vs. Nets odds. The over/under for total points is set at 226.5. Before making any Nets vs. Raptors picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Raptors vs. Nets and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Nets vs. Raptors:
- Raptors vs. Nets spread: Nets -2.5
- Raptors vs. Nets Over-Under: 226.5 points
- Raptors vs. Nets money line: Brooklyn -140, Toronto +118
- TOR: Raptors are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Brooklyn
- BK: Under is 6-1 in the Nets’ last 7 Friday games
- Raptors vs. Nets picks: See picks here
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Why the Raptors can cover
Guard Gary Trent Jr. is a smooth player on the perimeter who owns a nice shooting range with the explosiveness to attack the basket. He can finish through contact and get a bucket at all three levels. The Duke product recorded 19 points, five rebounds, and knocked down four 3-pointers in the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Forward Scottie Barnes is an athletic playmaker who heads to the basket with…
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