The Toronto Raptors will clash with the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center this Friday night for some NBA Preseason action. The Toronto Raptors have won twice and lost twice in the preseason, and are eager to build on their win against the Celtics from last time. The Brooklyn Nets hold a current 1-2 record in the preseason, and are hungry for some more success. As per the top NBA betting odds, the Brooklyn Nets will win this game.
The previewing information
Date: October 18, Friday | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
TV: TSN
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Toronto Raptors Vs Brooklyn Nets Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Raptors (-124) vs Nets (+102)
Spread: Raptors -1.5 (-108) vs Nets +1.5 (-113)
Total (O/U): Raptors (o215.5) vs Nets (u215.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are coming here after winning against the Boston Celtics with a tight 119-118 score. Against the Celtics, Toronto’s Gradey Dick managed to score a total of 27 points, along with six boards, while Scottie Barnes impressed with 26 points. Barnes also managed nine rebounds and ten helpers in that game. Ochai Agbaji contributed 19 points to the final score with five boards and a trio of assists.
Players to watch:
Scottie Barnes: 19.9 PPG 8.2 RPG 6.1 APG 1.3 SPG
Gradey Dick: 14.1 PPG 4.9 RPG 1.6 APG 1.4 SPG
Ochai Agbaji: 5.8 PPG 2.8 RPG 1.1 APG 0.6 SPG
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets clashed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the previous matchup and lost the game with a final score of 117-95. Against Philadelphia, Brooklyn’s offense was led by Cam Thomas who managed to put up a total of 17 points, along with a single rebound and a pair of helpers. Shake Milton chalked up 13 points for the team, with two boards and a trio of assists, while Cameron Johnson, Noah Clowney and Ziaire Williams scored 11 points each.
Players to watch:
Cam Thomas: 22.5 PPG 3.2 RPG 2.9 APG 0.7 SPG
Cameron Johnson: 13.4 PPG 4.3 RPG 2.4 APG 0.8 SPG
Shake Milton: 4.5 PPG 1.6 RPG 1.3 APG 0.4 SPG
Toronto Raptors Vs Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
Toronto Raptors
Jamal Shead G Day-to-day – Lt. hamstring
Garrett Temple SF Day-to-day – Hamstring
Kelly Olynyk PF Day-to-day – Back
Immanuel Quickley SG Day-to-day – Thumb
Ja’Kobe Walter G Out – Shoulder
Bruce Brown SF Out – Rt. knee surgery
RJ Barrett SG Out – Shoulder
Brooklyn Nets
Nic Claxton C Day-to-day – Hamstring
Ben Simmons PG Day-to-day – Rest
Killian Hayes G Day-to-day – Hip
Trendon Watford PF Out – Lt. hamstring
Boja Bogdanovic SF Out – Foot
Day’Ron Sharpe C Out – Lt. hamstring
Toronto Raptors Vs Brooklyn Nets Summary and Prediction
The Toronto Raptors were quite impressive in their last game against Boston, and are fired up to dominate in this matchup as well. However, the same cannot be said for the Nets, who have much to prove. Take the Brooklyn Nets to win here with a predicted score of 112-104.
Moneyline: Nets (+102)
Spread: Over 1.5
Total: Under 215.5
Predicted Score: 112-104, Nets win.
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