Tomás Yelmini
Basketball fans are ecstatic that a new NBA season has begun, with a frenzy of games for those who have been eagerly waiting for the action. Today, we’ll analyze and try to predict what might happen in Raptors vs Nets.
A review of the preseason of each team shows that the Raptors were the best performers, winning three games and losing only two, while the Nets were in the game four times, winning two and losing two.
At JefeBet we tell you how both teams stand heading into this second game of the 2022-23 NBA season, as well as the predictions and odds for this Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Raptors vs Nets NBA Regular Season Game on October 21, 2022
- Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
- When: Friday, October 21, 2022, 7.30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 1-0
- Spread: 2.5
- Moneyline: +120
- Over/Under: 225.5
Two players are getting all the attention on the Toronto Raptors: Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes. The Cameroonian had a strong 2021-22 season and is projected to contribute much more this season, while Barnes is destined for greatness in the NBA.
The Canadian team is made up of young players with a lot of potential who play very well together, and who have caused several issues for their opponents, both offensively and defensively.
During its debut in the current season, the Canadian team achieved a close victory against a competitive Cleveland Cavaliers team, by a score of 108-105, thanks to the solid performances of Siakam (23 points, 11 rebounds) and O.G. Anunoby (18 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists). They’ll aim to pull off another flop for their rivals, the Nets, but it’ll be a difficult task.
Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Season record: 0-1
- Spread: -2.5
- Moneyline: -145
- Over/Under: 225.5
With Kevin Durant as the top star, the Brooklyn Nets have other stars such as Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons or Patty Mills in their roster. Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Royce O’ Neal, TJ Warren, and Markieff Morris have all also been added to the rotation.
Despite the names, last playoffs were dramatic, as they were eliminated in the first round by the Boston Celtics, something that never happened with Durant and Irving on the court.
The key to this season will be how Australian Simmons (one of the best defenders in the league) fits in the offensive facet of the team. If he plays a good role, the Nets will be an evenly matched team that will be a title contender once again.
That said, their season debut came in fatal fashion, as they lost in a drubbing to a surprising New Orleans Pelicans team by a score of 108-130. Simmons and Kyrie had nights to forget, but the same could be justified for the rest of their teammates.
JefeBet Prediction
For having more hierarchy in terms of names, playing at home and greater ambitions for this season, at JefeBet we believe that the Brooklyn Nets are the top favorites to win the game. After a massive loss to the Pelicans, the team led by Steve Nash cannot afford another loss to a direct rival in the Eastern Conference.
Prediction: Brooklyn Nets win by more than 10 points.
The odds shown are courtesy of BetMGM.
