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The Toronto Raptors will travel to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday (October 21) night in NBA action.
In their home opener against Cleveland on Wednesday night, Toronto held on to win 108-105, barely covering the spread as a 2.5-point favorite. In a game they were favored by three points, Brooklyn was at the losing end of a 130-108 drubbing against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Raptors hold a 60-44 advantage in their all-time regular season series against the Nets.
Raptors vs Nets Betting Odds
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Raptors vs Nets Match Details
Fixture: Raptors at Nets
Date and Time: Friday, October 21; 7:40 pm ET
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Raptors vs Nets Key Stats
Toronto struggled in their first game against Cleveland but prevailed at home against a revamped Cavaliers team on Wednesday night. Starting the year 2-0, the Raptors will look to continue their winning ways on the road and win the division.
In their game, Toronto made 23 of 32 free throw attempts and shot 41.9% from the field, including 13 of 30 from beyond the arc. The Raptors countered the Cavaliers' game-high 49.4% shooting percentage by forcing 17 turnovers, which helped them hold a slim 41-38 advantage on the glass.
Six Raptors players reached double figures, including Pascal Siakam, who finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and three steals before fouling out. O.G. Anunoby scored 18 points, and Gary Trent Jr. scored 19, along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Brooklyn adopted a similar kind of complacent basketball, believing their star power would be enough to overwhelm their opponents, which was not to be, though. Instead, the Pelicans, who welcomed back one of their own stars in Zion Williamson, dominated the Nets, who never made a push the rest of the way.
The Nets committed 16 turnovers in the game while shooting 44.9% from the floor, including 10 of 33 from the 3-point range. Brooklyn got outrebounded by New Orleans 61-39, including a 20-9 advantage on the offensive boards, which allowed New Orleans to shoot 49% from the field.
Kevin Durant was one of five Brooklyn players in double digits. Durant led Brooklyn with 32 points.
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Raptors vs Nets Best Picks and Prediction
The Nets' performance against the Pelicans had stretches where they appeared uninterested, so this game could be interesting. With Zion Williamson's comeback giving New Orleans a boost, the Nets failed to muster a response.
Toronto, meanwhile, struggled against Cleveland, who acquired Donovan Mitchell in the offseason, but made crucial plays late on to secure victory. Although their performance against the Pelicans was cause for concern, the Nets had Durant and Kyrie Irving leading the way. Brooklyn could struggle here, even at home, considering how they fared on both sides of the floor in their last game.
Pick: Ben Simmons over 6.5 Rebounds (-140)
Prediction: Raptors +2.5 (-110)
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