Fred VanVleet was the story for the Dinos in Game 1. He became the first Raptor in franchise history to record over 30 points and 10 assists in a playoff game.
The Raptors are heavy favourites to go up 2-0 in their first round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets when the two sides meet on Wednesday. The Nets showed great resilience in the second half in Game 1, but they still ended up losing by 24 points. Can they keep it within 11 against the defending champs in Game 2?
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Raptors were en fuego from the 3-point line in Game 1. They tied their season high and set a new playoff high for the franchise with 22 made treys in a game. Fred VanVleet was the main hot hand for the Dinos as he made eight of his 10 attempts from downtown.
The hot shooting helped the Raptors hit the Over in their third consecutive game. Toronto is averaging 122.5 points over its last four games. This should come as a bit of a relief for the club’s backers. The Drakes were struggling to get their offence going in their first handful of games in the bubble. The Under went 6-0 in their first six games back in action.
The Nets normally defend the 3-point line pretty well. They ranked in the top 10 in opponents’ field goal percentage from beyond the arc (35%) during the regular season.
Brooklyn is 5-0 against the spread in its last five games following an ATS loss. That’s the good news for basketball fans in NYC. The bad news? The Nets are 0-5 against the number in their five games as playoff underdogs.
The early betting action indicates it’s going to be a long day for Brooklyn supporters. About 75 percent of Sports Interaction bettors are backing the Raptors to cover as 11-point faves. As for the total, 60 percent expect the game to go Over the 226.5-point line.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets were down by 33 points in the first half and clawed back to within 8 midway through the third quarter. Of course, they also were outscored 39-24 in the final frame. Not so good.
Caris LeVert will need a better performance for the Nets to cover in Game 2. The combo guard shot just 4-for-15 from the field in Game 1 although he did finish with a game-high 15 helpers.
Toronto Raptors
Fred VanVleet was the story for the Dinos in Game 1. He became the first Raptor in franchise history to record over 30 points and 10 assists in a playoff game.
Who Will Win Nets vs. Raptors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 18 Aug 12:27pm | BK | -11 -111 | O +226.5 -110 |
| Closing 19 Aug 5:24am | BK | -11.5 -110 | O +226.5 -115 |
Injuries
Joe Harris (SG)
Donta Hall (PF)
Chris Chiozza (PG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Joe Harris (SG)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Garrett Temple (SG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Joe Harris (SG)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Paul Watson (SG)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Oshae Brissett (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Joe Harris (SG) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 19 / 08 / 20 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Harris is away from the team due to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Donta Hall (PF) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 12 / 08 / 20 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Chris Chiozza (PG) | Prob Mon | Groin - 11 / 08 / 20 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Joe Harris (SG) | Prob Thurs | Groin - 10 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Caris LeVert (SG) | Prob Thurs | Thigh - 10 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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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. |
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| Garrett Temple (SG) | Out Tues | Rest - 10 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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Temple will not play Tuesday against the Magic due to a day of rest. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | day-to-day | Ankle - 08 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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Allen is hobbled by a sprained left ankle, but he is expected to be available to face the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Joe Harris (SG) | day-to-day | Groin - 08 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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Harris is managing a left groin contusion, but he is expected to take the court versus the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Caris LeVert (SG) | Doub Sun | Rest - 08 / 08 / 20 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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LeVert is not expected to line up against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be rested. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 21 / 08 / 20 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 08 / 20 | 6-6 | 5-7 | + - |
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VanVleet will receive a day of rest and will not be available against the Nuggets on Friday. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 08 / 20 | 7-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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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. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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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. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 10 / 08 / 20 | 8-6 | 5-9 | + - |
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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. |
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| Paul Watson (SG) | Doub Sun | Back - 09 / 08 / 20 | 8-7 | 5-10 | + - |
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Watson is dealing with soreness in his lower back, and he is not expected to be in the lineup Sunday against the Grizzlies. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Sun | Eye - 08 / 08 / 20 | 9-7 | 5-11 | + - |
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Ibaka was forced from the previous game due to an eye laceration, but he is likely to be active Sunday versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | day-to-day | Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20 | 11-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and his return is in question. |
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| Oshae Brissett (PF) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 31 / 07 / 20 | 11-7 | 5-13 | + - |
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Brissett is expected to be sideline for an extended period due to right knee surgery in order to remove loose bodies. |
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BROOKLYN NETS
110 -
TORONTO RAPTORS
118
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 18 Aug 12:27pm BK -11 -111 O +226.5 -110 Closing 19 Aug 5:24am BK -11.5 -110 O +226.5 -115 -
Injuries
Joe Harris (SG)
Out indefinitely Personal - 19 / 08 / 20Donta Hall (PF)
Prob Mon Ankle - 12 / 08 / 20Chris Chiozza (PG)
Prob Mon Groin - 11 / 08 / 20Jarrett Allen (C)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20Joe Harris (SG)
Prob Thurs Groin - 10 / 08 / 20Caris LeVert (SG)
Prob Thurs Thigh - 10 / 08 / 20Garrett Temple (SG)
Out Tues Rest - 10 / 08 / 20Jarrett Allen (C)
day-to-day Ankle - 08 / 08 / 20Joe Harris (SG)
day-to-day Groin - 08 / 08 / 20Caris LeVert (SG)
Doub Sun Rest - 08 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 07 / 09 / 20Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 21 / 08 / 20Fred VanVleet (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 08 / 20OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 10 / 08 / 20Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20Paul Watson (SG)
Doub Sun Back - 09 / 08 / 20Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Sun Eye - 08 / 08 / 20Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
day-to-day Ankle - 01 / 08 / 20Oshae Brissett (PF)
Out indefinitely Knee - 31 / 07 / 20Injuries
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.
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.