The Toronto Raptors (17-12) and Brooklyn Nets (7-19) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. EST from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Raptors are -3.5 favorites over the Nets on the spread (Raptors -3.5), with the over/under set at 216.5 total points. Toronto is a -160 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +140 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Nets predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 21.
My Raptors vs Nets Prediction
- Raptors vs Nets pick: Raptors -3.5 (-110)
My Nets vs Raptors best bet is on the Raptors to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Nets Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 216.5 -110o / -110u | -160 |
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 216.5 -110o / -110u | +140 |
Raptors vs Nets NBA Preview
Toronto has been struggling lately, with only three wins in its last 10 games.
However, this will be a bounce-back spot for them against Brooklyn, a team that is still among the league's worst despite recent improvements.
The Raptors are an excellent team on the road, with a 9-5 away record this season, while the Nets have only three wins in 14 games at home so far.
With the line at 3.5, Toronto should have no problem covering the spread, which is what our Bet Labs "Bet Struggling Favorites" system recommends on Sunday.
Raptors vs Nets Prediction, Betting Analysis
This system identifies value in NBA conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market.
When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored, it suggests the betting line reflects long-term strength rather than short-term results.
These situations often create buying opportunities on quality teams that are due for positive regression after a rough stretch.
Facing familiar conference opponents adds familiarity and stability to performance expectations, while moderate spreads and balanced totals keep volatility in check.
This approach capitalizes on the overreaction to recent form, betting on strong teams to rebound once market sentiment has dipped too far against them.
Pick: Raptors -3.5 (-110, bet365)
Nets vs Raptors Betting Trends
