LiontipsToronto vs Brooklyn. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Toronto has failed to secure a play-off spot so far. Team of Nick Nurse has 11 games to play this season and is still on 11th position in the Eastern Conference. Raptors won 26 matches, which is one win behind tenth-placed Washington. If Canadians want to advance to play-offs, they need to play better.
Raptors actually improved recently. They win 4 out of last 5 games, beating Orlando (113:102), Oklahoma (112:106), Brooklyn (114:103) and Cleveland (112:96).
Despite their injury problems, Brooklyn managed to secure a win in the last game. Nets defeated Phoenix Suns (128:119). Return of Kevin Durant helped Nets a lot. In a clash against Suns he and Kyrie Irving scored 77 points and got 20 rebounds combined.
Brooklyn got back to the first spot in the Eastern Conference, thanks to their recent successful matches. They are one win ahead of second-placed Philadelphia. This is not much of a gap, so any mistake can cost Steve Nash and his team badly.
Trends
СтавкаBrooklyn total over 117,5
Nets are averaging 119,6 points per game on away
СтавкаKyrie Irving's total over 26,5
Irving averages 27,3 points per game
СтавкаJoe Harris' rebounds total under 4,5
Joe averages 3,6 rebounds per game
Tip and bets
Durant's comeback strengthen Nets' offense. In this case Toronto will have to keep up with guests' attack. Nurse is having no other option but to try to simply outscore Nets. Recently at Amelie Arena Raptors scored many points, so we should expect the same here.
Our prediction - Toronto's total over 112.
Toronto is a tricky opponent for Brooklyn. Raptors won six last games against the Nets. Nurse's guys are desperate for a win, so we expect them to fight to the end for a positive result.
Second prediction - handicap (+8,5) points to Toronto
