NBA betting line favors Raptors over Nets

Brooklyn NetsToronto Raptors
3-10November 26, 2013, 07:00 | Air Canada Centre6-7


Toronto will look to improve on its 6-7 record on Tuesday when they host Brooklyn in NBA odds action at Air Canada Centre.

The Nets will try to spoil the party on Tuesday; they are 4-9 ATS against the number this season, while the Raptors are 7-6 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injury news). Brooklyn is 7-5-1 on the totals; Toronto is 7-6.

View Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors Odds and Stats.

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Raptors installed as -2-point Favorite in this particular matchup. The over-under number was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 189.5.

This game pits the Raptors, currently No. 6 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Nets, who rate No. 21 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 92-84 victory for the Raptors.



In their last action, Brooklyn was a 109-97 loser at home against the Pistons. They failed to cover the 2-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (206) was profitable news for OVER bettors. Brooklyn got 34 points from Joe Johnson en route to a 109-97 loss at the hands of Brooklyn on Sunday at Barclays Center.

In their last action, Toronto was a 96-88 Sportsbook at home against the Wizards. They covered the 4.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (184) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. The Raptors got 17 points from DeMar DeRozan as Toronto ran past Washington 96-88 on Friday at Air Canada Centre.

How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Toronto's No. 9-rated squad against Brooklyn's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Toronto rates No. 20 in the league with 7 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 22 with 6.46 per outing.

A few Nets at Raptors trends to consider:
Brooklyn is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games
Brooklyn is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home


Next up:
Brooklyn home to Los Angeles, Wednesday, November 27th
Toronto home to Miami, Friday, November 29th
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