The Raptors return home after completing a two-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers and welcome Spencer Dinwiddie and the Brooklyn Nets to the Scotiabank Arena. The Nets hope to snap the Raptors’ franchise-best 13-game winning streak and pick up their first win north of the border since 2015.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

Brooklyn is 5-2 straight up over its last seven games after playing seven straight opponents with losing records. The schedule gets harder for the Nets as they play the 76ers and Pacers after tonight’s game against the Raptors. 

The club is coming off a 41-point win over the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Nets are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games and are averaging 122.6 points during the same stretch. 

Despite the high point totals, the Under is 3-0 in Brooklyn’s last three contests and 12-11 in the squad’s 23 away games this season. The Nets are 1-10 against the number in their last 11 games as underdogs.

The Raptors are 38-14 – their best record through 52 games in franchise history – and only a game back of the Los Angeles Lakers for the second best record in the league. Nick Nurse’s crew is 9-4 against the number during the active 13-game win streak and 30-22 ATS on the campaign.

Toronto is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 instances playing on the second night of a back-to-back set of games. The Over is 5-1 in the Dinos’ last six contests and 17-5 in their last 22 games following an ATS win.

A little over 60 percent of Sports Interaction bettors are backing the Raptors to cover as 7.5-point home favourites against the Nets while nearly 75 percent expect the game to go Over the 222.5-point total.

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets are missing Kyrie Irving again. The former All-Star point guard is averaging 27.4 points and 6.4 assists per game but he’s played in just 20 of Brooklyn’s 50 games this season.

He’s out with a knee injury and isn’t expected to return to the lineup until the middle of the month. Luckily for Brooklyn supporters, the Nets have a more than capable Plan B option at point guard. Spencer Dinwiddie is averaging a career high 21 points per game and – even better – he’s played in all of Brooklyn’s games.

Toronto Raptors

The injury bug has reared its ugly head in Toronto again. Kyle Lowry injured his neck during Friday night’s win against the Pacers and is doubtful to play on Saturday. He’s not the only Raptor who’ll be missing. 

Norman Powell remains out with a hand injury and Marc Gasol is still iffy on his return from a sore hamstring.

Who Will Win Nets vs. Raptors?

Injuries

Brooklyn

Joe Harris (SG)

Out indefinitely Personal - 19 / 08 / 20

Donta Hall (PF)

Prob Mon Ankle - 12 / 08 / 20

Chris Chiozza (PG)

Prob Mon Groin - 11 / 08 / 20

Jarrett Allen (C)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20

Joe Harris (SG)

Prob Thurs Groin - 10 / 08 / 20

Caris LeVert (SG)

Prob Thurs Thigh - 10 / 08 / 20

Garrett Temple (SG)

Out Tues Rest - 10 / 08 / 20

Jarrett Allen (C)

day-to-day Ankle - 08 / 08 / 20

Joe Harris (SG)

day-to-day Groin - 08 / 08 / 20

Caris LeVert (SG)

Doub Sun Rest - 08 / 08 / 20

Toronto

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)

Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20

OG Anunoby (SF)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20

Paul Watson (SG)

Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)

day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20

Oshae Brissett (PF)

Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Joe Harris (SG)	Out indefinitely	Personal - 19 / 08 / 20	1-2	1-2	+ -
Harris is away from the team due to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return.
Donta Hall (PF)	Prob Mon	Ankle - 12 / 08 / 20	3-2	2-3	+ -
Hall is nursing a sprained right ankle, but it is expected that he will take on the Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Chris Chiozza (PG)	Prob Mon	Groin - 11 / 08 / 20	4-2	3-3	+ -
Chiozza is experiencing tightness in his right adductor, but he is expected to take the court for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors.
Jarrett Allen (C)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
Allen missed the last game with a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Joe Harris (SG)	Prob Thurs	Groin - 10 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
Harris was absent from the lineup in the last game due to a left groin contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Thursday's tilt with the Trail Blazers.
Caris LeVert (SG)	Prob Thurs	Thigh - 10 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
LeVert was held out of the previous contest due to a left thigh contusion, but it is expected that he will face the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Garrett Temple (SG)	Out Tues	Rest - 10 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
Temple will not play Tuesday against the Magic due to a day of rest.
Jarrett Allen (C)	day-to-day	Ankle - 08 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
Allen is hobbled by a sprained left ankle, but he is expected to be available to face the Clippers on Sunday.
Joe Harris (SG)	day-to-day	Groin - 08 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
Harris is managing a left groin contusion, but he is expected to take the court versus the Clippers on Sunday.
Caris LeVert (SG)	Doub Sun	Rest - 08 / 08 / 20	5-2	3-4	+ -
LeVert is not expected to line up against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be rested.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20	2-1	1-2	+ -
Ibaka is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to play against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 21 / 08 / 20	4-5	2-7	+ -
Hollis-Jefferson is bothered by swelling in his left knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 14 / 08 / 20	6-6	5-7	+ -
VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday.
OG Anunoby (SF)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 08 / 20	7-6	5-8	+ -
Anunoby is dealing with with soreness in his right knee, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Nets.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Mon	Knee - 10 / 08 / 20	8-6	5-9	+ -
Ibaka is bothered by a right knee contusion, but he is expected to play against the Nets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 10 / 08 / 20	8-6	5-9	+ -
VanVleet missed the last game due to a hyperextended right knee, but he is likely to be available for Wednesday's contest against the 76ers.
Paul Watson (SG)	Doub Sun	Back - 09 / 08 / 20	8-7	5-10	+ -
Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Sun	Eye - 08 / 08 / 20	9-7	5-11	+ -
Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)	day-to-day	Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20	11-7	5-13	+ -
Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question.
Oshae Brissett (PF)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 31 / 07 / 20	11-7	5-13	+ -
Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies.