The NBA betting slate features a clash between Toronto and New Jersey on Sunday, with the host Raptors trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their money.

The Raptors sport records of 21-58 and 34-43-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Nets sit at 24-55 and 36-43 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 38-41 for the Raptors and 39-39-1 for the Nets.



View New Jersey vs Toronto Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Toronto opened as 5-point favorites, while the NBA total was set at 205 for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 26-rated Nets taking on the No. 28-rated Raptors in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 96-94 win for the Raptors on Sunday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Toronto's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 99.5 PPG, against a Nets defense that ranks No. 15 at 100.4 PPG. The Raptors field goal percentage has averaged 46.6% so far, more than the Nets shooters have achieved on the year, 43.9% per game.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Nets own the league's No. 17-rated mark, allowing 102.1 points per game when on the road. Toronto, on the other hand, rates No. 16 in home scoring.

New Jersey was a 116-93 loser in its last match at home against the Knicks. They failed to cover the 5–point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 209 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. New Jersey was crushed on Friday, getting run out of the gym by New York and falling 116-93 at Prudential Center.

Toronto lost its last outing, a 98-93 result against the 76ers on April 8. The Raptors covered in that game as a 11-point underdog, while the 191 combined points took the game UNDER the total. DeMar DeRozan went off for 27 points and added 2 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Philadelphia defeated Toronto, 98-93 at Wells Fargo Center.


New Jersey Nets Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing Charlotte are 3-7
After playing New York are 2-8
After a loss are 2-8

Toronto Raptors Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few Nets at Raptors trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Jersey's last 10 games on the road
New Jersey is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
New Jersey is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home


Next up:
New Jersey home to Charlotte, Monday, April 11
Toronto at Milwaukee, Monday, April 11