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The Brooklyn Nets (17-12) visit the Toronto Raptors (13-15) on December 16, 2022 at Scotiabank Arena. The Nets are favorites by 1.5 points as they enter the matchup winners of four in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The over/under in the game is set at 225.5.
How to bet Nets vs. Raptors
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Nets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Nets have -115 odds to pick up the win, while the Raptors are listed at -104 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 225.5 points.
Nets vs. Raptors Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, December 16, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TSN
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
Nets vs. Raptors Betting Trends
The Nets have 14 wins against the spread in 29 games this year. Brooklyn has been the favorite in 19 games this season and has come away with the win 13 times (68.4%) in those contests. Nets games this year have gone over the point total 42.9% of the time (12 out of 28 games with a set point total).
In the Raptors’ 28 games this season, they have 14 wins against the spread. Toronto has been the moneyline underdog 11 total times this season. Toronto has gone 3-8 in those games. Raptors games this year have gone over the point total 46.4% of the time (13 out of 28 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Nets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 28 | 30 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Kyrie Irving | 20 | 25.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.7 |
| Nicolas Claxton | 26 | 11.7 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Royce O’Neale | 27 | 9.3 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Seth Curry | 18 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Raptors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 18 | 24.6 | 8.5 | 7 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 22 | 18 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 25 | 16.9 | 2 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Scottie Barnes | 25 | 14.4 | 7 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Chris Boucher | 24 | 11.2 | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Nets: Seth Curry: Questionable (Hamstring), Patty Mills: Doubtful (Illness)
Raptors: OG Anunoby: Out (Left Hip), Otto Porter: Out (Foot), Precious Achiuwa: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is averaging 112.5 points per game (17th-ranked in NBA) this year, while surrendering 110.9 points per contest (ninth-ranked). In home games, the Nets are averaging 0.8 more points per game (112.9) than they are when playing on the road (112.1). The Nets have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 114.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.1 points more than the 112.5 they’ve scored this season.
Brooklyn is making 11.6 treys per game (17th-ranked in NBA) this season, while putting up a 37% three-point percentage (seventh-ranked). Of the shots taken by the Nets in 2022-23, 62.6% of them have been two-pointers (72.3% of the team’s made baskets) and 37.4% have been from beyond three-point land (27.7%).
What you need to know about the Toronto Raptors
In 2022-23, Toronto is 19th in the NBA offensively (111.3 points scored per game) and seventh defensively (110.5 points allowed). In 2022-23 the Raptors are scoring 3.1 more points per game at home (112.9) than away (109.8). Over their previous 10 games, the Raptors are averaging 110.6 points per game, compared to their season average of 111.3.
Beyond the arc, Toronto is fourth-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (10.3). And it is fourth-worst in 3-point percentage at 32.3%. In 2022-23, the Raptors have attempted 64.5% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 35.5% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 74.5% of the Raptors’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 25.5% have been 3-pointers.
Nets vs. Raptors Predictions and Pick
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