The Toronto Raptors are big favourites at home tonight in their Friday night date with the Nets at the ACC.
The Raptors return home after winning three of four on their West Coast road trip to face the not-as-bad-as-they-should-be Brooklyn Nets.
Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 15 Dec 10:47am | BK | -11 -110 | O +218 -110 |
| Closing 15 Dec 11:52pm | BK | -12.5 -110 | O +218 -110 |
Toronto improved to 18-8 straight up following Wednesday’s victory over the Suns in Phoenix, but the club failed to cover as 12-point away chalk. It was the Raps’ fourth failed cover in their last six games and dropped their ATS record to 14-12 on the year.
Brooklyn lost 111-104 to intercity rival New York on Thursday night. It was the Nets’ 10th ATS loss in 27 games this season and just their third failed cover in their last 10 games. The Raptors are 8-0 SU and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against the Nets. Nearly 90 percent of Sports Interaction bettors expect Toronto to cover as double-digit chalk on Friday night.
The Nets are +350,000 longshots to win the Atlantic Division on the NBA odds board, while the Raptors sit at +500 behind the favoured Boston Celtics (-833).
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is among the best ATS bets this season – which is surprising considering the squad is missing both members of its starting backcourt. Jeremy Lin was lost for the year in the first week of the season and D’Angelo Russell – the player the Nets acquired in an offseason trade with the Lakers – has been out for weeks after having surgery on his knee.
Head coach Kenny Atkinson keeps his team playing hard despite a lack of talent on the roster. The Nets had been playing at the fastest pace in the league over the first month of the season, but have dropped back in recent weeks. The under is 7-2 in their last nine games.
Nets fans are hoping to see recent acquisition Jahil Okafor on the court in the coming games. Okafor – the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA – was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Nets last week but still hasn’t seen any action on the court for Brooklyn.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto’s offence got back on track after a poor showing against the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in the week. The Raps point up 115 points on the scoreboard against the Suns and had three starters go for 20 or more points. Starting centre Jonas Valanciunas is showing good signs after an early season ankle injury slowed his progress. Valanciunas has produced back-to-back games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Injuries
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Joe Harris (SF)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Jahlil Okafor (C)
Dante Cunningham (PF)
DeMarre Carroll (SF)
Allen Crabbe (SG)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Isaiah Whitehead (PG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Pascal Siakam (PF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Norman Powell (SF)
Lucas Nogueira (C)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
CJ Miles (SF)
Delon Wright (PG)
Nigel Hayes (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Wed | Knee - 11 / 04 / 18 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Dinwiddie is dealing with a sore right knee and will not suit up for the season finale against the Celtics on Wednesday. |
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| Joe Harris (SF) | Out Wed | Ankle - 09 / 04 / 18 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Harris was held out of the previous game with left ankle soreness and will not participate in Wednesday's contest against the Celtics. |
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| Caris LeVert (SG) | Prob Wed | Foot - 08 / 04 / 18 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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LeVert sat out the last game due to tendinitis in his left foot but is expected to suit up Wednesday against the Celtics. |
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| Jahlil Okafor (C) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 18 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Okafor has missed the previous three games due to a sprained right ankle and it is unclear if he will play against the Celtics on Wednesday. |
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| Dante Cunningham (PF) | Ques Sat | Back - 05 / 04 / 18 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Cunningham was held out of the last game with back spasms and it is uncertain if it will obstruct his availability for Saturday's tilt against the Bulls. |
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| DeMarre Carroll (SF) | out for season | Hip - 03 / 04 / 18 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Carroll has been held out of the last two games with a left hip strain and will not return for the regular-season finale. |
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| Allen Crabbe (SG) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 03 / 04 / 18 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Crabbe was held out of the previous game due to an illness but is expected to be available against the Bucks on Thursday. |
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| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) | Prob Sun | Face - 01 / 04 / 18 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
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Hollis-Jefferson suffered a facial laceration during the previous game but is likely to be available for Sunday's tilt against the Pistons. |
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| Isaiah Whitehead (PG) | Out indefinitely | Wrist - 28 / 03 / 18 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
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Whitehead will have surgery to correct a ligament injury in his right wrist and there is no definitive timetable for his return. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Prob Fri | Foot - 12 / 03 / 18 | 8-7 | 8-7 | + - |
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Allen missed the last game with a sore left foot but is expected to play against the 76ers on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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VanVleet is dealing with a shoulder injury but is expected to be available for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cavaliers. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 23 / 04 / 18 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Anunoby suffered an ankle injury but is likely to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards. |
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| Pascal Siakam (PF) | Prob Sun | Mouth - 21 / 04 / 18 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Siakam will likely be available for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards despite requiring stitches for a lacerated lip. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | Prob Sat | Mouth - 12 / 04 / 18 | 5-5 | 6-4 | + - |
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Ibaka is expected to play against the Wizards in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round despite taking a hit to his mouth in a previous game. |
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| Norman Powell (SF) | Ques Mon | Knee - 09 / 04 / 18 | 6-5 | 7-5 | + - |
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Powell suffered a knee injury in the previous game and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Pistons. |
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| Lucas Nogueira (C) | Ques Sat | Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 18 | 7-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Nogueira is dealing with left hamstring tightness and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 18 | 7-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Valanciunas will receive a day of rest and will not participate in Sunday's game against the Magic. |
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| CJ Miles (SF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 21 / 03 / 18 | 8-12 | 11-10 | + - |
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Miles has missed the last two games due to a bout of gastroenteritis but is expected to be available against the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Delon Wright (PG) | Doub Sun | Toe - 06 / 03 / 18 | 13-16 | 15-15 | + - |
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Wright missed the last game due to a sprained right big toe and is not likely to play on Sunday against the Knicks. |
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| Nigel Hayes (SF) | Ques Fri | Personal - 06 / 03 / 18 | 13-16 | 15-15 | + - |
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Hayes is dealing with visa issues and it is uncertain if he will be available for Friday's tilt against the Rockets. |
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Nets vs. Raptors Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 15 Dec 10:47am BK -11 -110 O +218 -110 Closing 15 Dec 11:52pm BK -12.5 -110 O +218 -110 -
Injuries
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Wed Knee - 11 / 04 / 18Joe Harris (SF)
Out Wed Ankle - 09 / 04 / 18Caris LeVert (SG)
Prob Wed Foot - 08 / 04 / 18Jahlil Okafor (C)
Ques Wed Ankle - 05 / 04 / 18Dante Cunningham (PF)
Ques Sat Back - 05 / 04 / 18DeMarre Carroll (SF)
out for season Hip - 03 / 04 / 18Allen Crabbe (SG)
Prob Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 18Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF)
Prob Sun Face - 01 / 04 / 18Isaiah Whitehead (PG)
Out indefinitely Wrist - 28 / 03 / 18Jarrett Allen (C)
Prob Fri Foot - 12 / 03 / 18Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 18OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 23 / 04 / 18Pascal Siakam (PF)
Prob Sun Mouth - 21 / 04 / 18Serge Ibaka (PF)
Prob Sat Mouth - 12 / 04 / 18Norman Powell (SF)
Ques Mon Knee - 09 / 04 / 18Lucas Nogueira (C)
Ques Sat Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 18Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 18CJ Miles (SF)
Prob Sun Illness - 21 / 03 / 18Delon Wright (PG)
Doub Sun Toe - 06 / 03 / 18Nigel Hayes (SF)
Ques Fri Personal - 06 / 03 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Wed Knee - 11 / 04 / 18 1-0 1-0 + - Dinwiddie is dealing with a sore right knee and will not suit up for the season finale against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Joe Harris (SF) Out Wed Ankle - 09 / 04 / 18 2-0 1-1 + - Harris was held out of the previous game with left ankle soreness and will not participate in Wednesday's contest against the Celtics.
Caris LeVert (SG) Prob Wed Foot - 08 / 04 / 18 2-0 1-1 + - LeVert sat out the last game due to tendinitis in his left foot but is expected to suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Jahlil Okafor (C) Ques Wed Ankle - 05 / 04 / 18 3-1 2-2 + - Okafor has missed the previous three games due to a sprained right ankle and it is unclear if he will play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Dante Cunningham (PF) Ques Sat Back - 05 / 04 / 18 3-1 2-2 + - Cunningham was held out of the last game with back spasms and it is uncertain if it will obstruct his availability for Saturday's tilt against the Bulls.
DeMarre Carroll (SF) out for season Hip - 03 / 04 / 18 3-2 2-3 + - Carroll has been held out of the last two games with a left hip strain and will not return for the regular-season finale.
Allen Crabbe (SG) Prob Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 18 3-2 2-3 + - Crabbe was held out of the previous game due to an illness but is expected to be available against the Bucks on Thursday.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SF) Prob Sun Face - 01 / 04 / 18 4-2 3-3 + - Hollis-Jefferson suffered a facial laceration during the previous game but is likely to be available for Sunday's tilt against the Pistons.
Isaiah Whitehead (PG) Out indefinitely Wrist - 28 / 03 / 18 5-3 4-4 + - Whitehead will have surgery to correct a ligament injury in his right wrist and there is no definitive timetable for his return.
Jarrett Allen (C) Prob Fri Foot - 12 / 03 / 18 8-7 8-7 + - Allen missed the last game with a sore left foot but is expected to play against the 76ers on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - VanVleet is dealing with a shoulder injury but is expected to be available for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cavaliers.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 23 / 04 / 18 3-3 2-4 + - Anunoby suffered an ankle injury but is likely to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards.
Pascal Siakam (PF) Prob Sun Mouth - 21 / 04 / 18 3-4 3-4 + - Siakam will likely be available for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards despite requiring stitches for a lacerated lip.
Serge Ibaka (PF) Prob Sat Mouth - 12 / 04 / 18 5-5 6-4 + - Ibaka is expected to play against the Wizards in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round despite taking a hit to his mouth in a previous game.
Norman Powell (SF) Ques Mon Knee - 09 / 04 / 18 6-5 7-5 + - Powell suffered a knee injury in the previous game and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Pistons.
Lucas Nogueira (C) Ques Sat Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 18 7-5 7-6 + - Nogueira is dealing with left hamstring tightness and it is uncertain if he will play against the Wizards in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 18 7-5 7-6 + - Valanciunas will receive a day of rest and will not participate in Sunday's game against the Magic.
CJ Miles (SF) Prob Sun Illness - 21 / 03 / 18 8-12 11-10 + - Miles has missed the last two games due to a bout of gastroenteritis but is expected to be available against the Clippers on Sunday.
Delon Wright (PG) Doub Sun Toe - 06 / 03 / 18 13-16 15-15 + - Wright missed the last game due to a sprained right big toe and is not likely to play on Sunday against the Knicks.
Nigel Hayes (SF) Ques Fri Personal - 06 / 03 / 18 13-16 15-15 + - Hayes is dealing with visa issues and it is uncertain if he will be available for Friday's tilt against the Rockets.