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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.
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.
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.
Nets vs Raptors same-game parlay
Forget Toronto’s struggles against elite defenses. This is a chance to feast on a Brooklyn team that’s used a seven-man rotation in its last two losses and allowed a mediocre Milwaukee offense to shoot 56% from the field on Friday.
Toronto nailed this team total Over in two wins over the Heat this week, and I’ll add the Ingram points prop as a nod to the damage that BI can do against untested defenders. He had a season-high 38 points against Miami on Thursday.
Nets vs Raptors SGP
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Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 assists
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Raptors team total Over 120.5
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Brandon Ingram Over 19.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: The Scottie Show
Barnes has been a spectator for the last three postseasons, and I expect him to leave nothing to chance today. He’s averaging 18.1 ppg and 7.4 gp this year to go with his stellar playmaking, and — even with one eye on a first-round playoff series — he can nudge those numbers up against the overmatched Nets.
Nets vs Raptors SGP
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Scottie Barnes Over 5.5 assists
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Scottie Barnes Over 16.5 points
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Scottie Barnes Over 6.5 rebounds
Nets vs Raptors odds
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Spread: Nets +23.5 | Raptors -23.5
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Moneyline: Nets +1800 | Raptors -10000
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Over/Under: Over 219.5 | Under 219.5
Nets vs Raptors betting trend to know
The Nets are 8-32 on the road this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Nets vs. Raptors.
How to watch Nets vs Raptors
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Location |
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
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Date |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
6:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
YES, Sportsnet |
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