Posted on
11/2/2007 6:39:21 PM
NBA Betting Odds – Toronto Raptors at New Jersey Nets
By Eric Williams
The Toronto Raptors, (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U) beat the Philadelphia 76ers by nine points in their season opener on Halloween Night and are hoping to make an extended postseason trip next spring after winning the Atlantic division last season but getting knocked out in the first round.
The New Jersey Nets, (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U) are the team that knocked the Raptors out of the playoffs and still have the formidable trio of Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Vince Carter leading the way.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my Free NBA Betting Picks:
Key Raptors Trends
The Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following a ATS win.
The Raptors are 24-10-2 ATS in their last 36 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.
The Raptors are 3-7 ATS in their last ten when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Key Nets Trends
The Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last five when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Nets are 6-2 ATS in their last eight vs. NBA Atlantic.
The Nets are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 13-3 in Raptors last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Over is 4-1 in Raptors last five vs. NBA Atlantic.
The Under is 4-0 in Nets last four games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
The Under is 6-1 in Nets last seven games following a S.U. win.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 12-3 in the last 15 meetings in New Jersey.
The Under is 22-8 in the last 30 meetings.
The Home team is 8-3-1 ATS in the last twelve meetings.
Analysis: I think the Raptors had this game circled on their respective calendars since getting knocked out of the playoffs by the Nets last season – and will show New Jersey tonight that they are a year wiser and better this season. Take the Raptors to win outright.
NBA Free Picks: Raptors 103 Nets 99
07:35 PM EST NBA Odds
Toronto Raptors +3 -110
New Jersey Nets -3 -110
Over 191½ -110
Under 191½ -110
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