The Toronto Raptors have an advantage Wednesday vs. Brooklyn because the Nets will be playing the second of a back-to-back.
Could they rest someone like Kevin Durant? Toronto is -2.5 on the NBA odds.
Nets vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
Wednesday is the second of four regular-season meetings between the clubs. On Oct. 21 in Brooklyn, the Nets beat the Raptors 109-105. Kevin Durant broke a tie with a three-pointer with 56 seconds left and had 27 points. Kyrie Irving led the Nets with 30 points. Brooklyn trailed 79-69 late in the third quarter. Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 37 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, but he’s still currently sidelined with a groin injury.
Toronto leads the all-time series 60-45 and is 30-17 at home. The Raptors are 5-0 on Wednesdays this year. They only play twice this week (Saturday vs. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks) in part because the NBA is dark on the American Thanksgiving holiday Thursday.
Brooklyn is 4-1 against the spread in its past five in Toronto. The under is 4-1 in those.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets are so hard to understand. They had no right losing Tuesday night as big favourites in Philadelphia against a Sixers team missing its three best players due to injury, but lose they did 115-106. Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and Kevin Durant had 20 before Coach Jacque Vaughn pulled his starting lineup with three minutes left in the game. Durant had scored at least 25 points in each of the first 17 games, a Nets record and among the longest streaks ever. Centre Nicolas Claxton was in question with a non-COVID illness but played and had 12 points in 21 minutes. Brooklyn is 4-11 ATS in its past five after a loss.
Toronto Raptors
The Dinos are off a 124-122 overtime loss in Atlanta on Saturday. Trae Young threw a long pass to hit A.J. Griffin for a wide-open layup at the overtime buzzer. The Raptors led 108-101 with 2:36 to go in the fourth quarter. Scottie Barnes missed a layup and a putback attempt at the regulation buzzer but played great otherwise with 28 points (season high), 11 rebounds and nine assists. Barnes didn’t practice Tuesday and is considered day-to-day with a left knee sprain. Gary Trent and Chris Boucher are expected back Wednesday against the Nets after dealing with a non-COVID illness. Dalano Banton is questionable, while Precious Achiuwa, Otto Porter Jr. and Pascal Siakam will remain out. The Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their past seven at home.
NBA Prediction: 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 23 Nov 1:43pm | BK | -2.5 -110 | O +221.5 -110 |
| Closing 23 Nov 11:47pm | BK | -2.5 -110 | O +223.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
| Points |
27.1 |
| Assists |
9.08 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
70.5 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
2.49 |
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
23.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.75 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
27.1 |
| Assists |
9.08 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
70.5 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
2.49 |
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
23.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.75 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Nic Claxton (C)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Edmond Sumner (PG)
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Cameron Johnson (PF)
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Day'Ron Sharpe (C)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Will Barton (SG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Christian Koloko (C)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nic Claxton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Claxton is taking a day of rest, and he will not suit up against the 76ers on Sunday. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will be absent from Sunday's showdown with the 76ers as he is taking a rest day. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Curry is managing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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O'Neale injured his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the 76ers. |
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| Edmond Sumner (PG) | Prob Sat | Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Sumner is tending to a right hip contusion, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | Prob Sat | Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Finney-Smith is dealing with a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will face the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Cameron Johnson (PF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Johnson is nursing right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers. |
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| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | Prob Fri | Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Finney-Smith sat out the last game due to a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's clash with the Magic. |
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| Day'Ron Sharpe (C) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23 | 3-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Sharpe is expected to take on the Hawks on Friday despite a left ankle sprain. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Prob Wed | Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 5-7 | + - |
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O'Neale was absent from the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Tues | Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Back - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics. |
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| Joe Wieskamp (SG) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Ques Sat | Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 | 9-4 | 8-6 | + - |
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Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 | 9-5 | 9-6 | + - |
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Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 23 Nov 1:43pm BK -2.5 -110 O +221.5 -110 Closing 23 Nov 11:47pm BK -2.5 -110 O +223.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
Points 27.1
Assists 9.08
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 70.5
Steals 1.4
Blocks 2.49
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 23.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.75
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 27.1
Assists 9.08
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 70.5
Steals 1.4
Blocks 2.49
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 23.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.75
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Nic Claxton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Royce O'Neale (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Edmond Sumner (PG)
Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Prob Sat Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Johnson (PF)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Prob Fri Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23Day'Ron Sharpe (C)
Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23Royce O'Neale (SF)
Prob Wed Knee - 26 / 03 / 23O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Will Barton (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nic Claxton (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Claxton is taking a day of rest, and he will not suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Dinwiddie will be absent from Sunday's showdown with the 76ers as he is taking a rest day.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Sat Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Curry is managing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - O'Neale injured his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the 76ers.
Edmond Sumner (PG) Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Sumner is tending to a right hip contusion, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) Prob Sat Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Finney-Smith is dealing with a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will face the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Cameron Johnson (PF) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Johnson is nursing right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) Prob Fri Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 3-4 + - Finney-Smith sat out the last game due to a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's clash with the Magic.
Day'Ron Sharpe (C) Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23 3-6 4-6 + - Sharpe is expected to take on the Hawks on Friday despite a left ankle sprain.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Prob Wed Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 5-7 + - O'Neale was absent from the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C) Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 9-4 8-6 + - Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF) Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 9-5 9-6 + - Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.