Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors 12/16/22 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
NBA: 7:30 PM EST
Dec. 16, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BKN - 1.5 ; O/U 226
The Brooklyn Nets continue a road trip Friday night with a game across the border in Toronto, ON to take on the Toronto Raptors. Brooklyn comes into Friday 17-12 on the year riding a four-game win streak after a 12 point win against Washington. Offensively Brooklyn was lights out scoring 112 points including 62 in the first half on 49.4% shooting as a team. Defensively Brooklyn did just enough allowing only 100 points after forcing 20 total turnovers in the game.
Kevin Durant led all scorers in the game for Brooklyn pouring in 30 points and nine rebounds on 11 of 17 shooting in 33 minutes on the floor. Kyrie Irving chipped in 24 points in 36 minutes, while Joe Harris added eleven points in 23 minutes as well. TJ Warren posted a team leading 12 points on ten shots in 19 minutes off the bench.
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The Toronto Raptors remain at home Friday night two games below .500 riding a 3 game losing streak following a one point loss against Sacramento. Offensively Toronto was great in their last game making 50% of their shots to score 123 points but turned the ball over seven times and scored only 29 points in the fourth quarter resulting in the loss. Defensively Toronto struggled immensely as Sacramento scored 124 points including 65 in the second half on nearly 49% shooting from the floor.
Fred VanVleet carried the Toronto offense in their last game posting a team leading 39 points on 25 shots in 38 minutes of action. Scottie Barnes added 27 points and 10 assists in 40 minutes and Pascal Siakam chipped in as well with 19 points in 43 minutes. Gary Trent Jr. scored 11 points as the only other Toronto player in double figures, while the Toronto bench combined to score 21 total points.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games.
Brooklyn are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
Brooklyn are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Toronto.
Toronto are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Toronto are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: Brooklyn Nets -1.5
Brooklyn is playing much better basketball as of late and will continue to roll Friday night. Look for Brooklyn to control this game from the opening tip as they will coast to an easy win against a struggling Toronto team. Take Brooklyn Friday night to do enough on the road to extend their win streak with a win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Brooklyn Nets win and cover 114-101.