Nets vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The equation is simple for the Toronto Raptors: beat the Brooklyn Nets today, and they lock in a Top-6 finish.

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Toronto has won five of its last six matchups against Brooklyn, and my Nets vs. Raptors predictions expect a similar script at Scotiabank Arena tonight, with the depleted visitors arriving as huge underdogs.

Check out my NBA picks for this April 12 clash, headlined by another Scottie Barnes playmaking masterclass.

Nets vs Raptors prediction

Nets vs Raptors best bet: Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 assists (-125)

The Toronto Raptors are within touching distance of ending a three-year playoff drought, and Scottie Barnes should be able to stuff the stat sheet today, even if a blowout scoreline cuts into his minutes. His assist numbers have come down to earth a little lately after a late-March surge, but he’s still hit this Over in 10 of his last 13 games.

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Immanuel Quickley’s return from a foot injury is helping to relieve some of the playmaking burden on Barnes’ shoulders. However, Toronto’s cautious approach with Quickley means there are still plenty of possessions with Scottie at the controls.

Plus, the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets — who’ve lost seven in a row on their travels — should be easy pickings for Barnes. Brooklyn allowed 120+ points to the Pacers and Bucks last week while relying on an inexperienced rotation, and the Raptors have every incentive to get out to an early lead.

Scottie finished with 10 assists earlier this month against the Kings, the last lowly visitors to Scotiabank Arena, and this is the type of lopsided matchup where he could dig deep into his bag of highlight passes.

Barnes is pushing for All-NBA consideration, and he’s averaging 6.0 apg at home this season. Look for his connection with Brandon Ingram and Jakob Poeltl to pad his dimes tally tonight.

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