Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto-raptors Picks and Predictions March 26th 2025

Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto-Raptors March 26th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-124) will host the Toronto Raptors (+105) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Nets (23-49) are favored by 2 points and are looking to snap a 4-game losing streak. The Raptors (25-47) are 11th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.

This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.

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Raptors vs. Nets Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets
• Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
• Date: Wednesday, March 26th
• Betting Odds BKN -2, TOR +105 | BKN -124 O/U 214.5

The Raptors Can Win If…

Toronto improved to 25-47 on the season with a 112-104 road win over the Wizards on Monday. The Raptors entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 216 points fell short of the 227-point over/under line.

After trailing 32-28 after the 1st quarter, Toronto took control by outscoring Washington 24-18 in the 2nd. The Wizards went on a 10-0 run, but the Raptors responded by taking a 78-76 lead into the 4th quarter, where they outscored Washington 34-28 to seal the win.

Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley each scored 21 points in the Raptors’ win over the Wizards, with Poeltl shooting 76.9% from the field. Quickley hit 3 threes, despite shooting just 31.2% overall. Jamal Shead contributed 14 points, while Jamison Battle scored all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors shot 40.6% from the field and made only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Poeltl and Quickley each scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter, while Battle’s 11-point 4th quarter helped seal the win.

Despite a tough 1st quarter where they allowed 32 points, the Raptors tightened up their defense in the 2nd, giving up just 18 points to help secure a 112-104 win over the Wizards. Toronto held Washington to 40% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Raptors limited the Wizards to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Toronto also recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
• Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

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The Nets Can Win If…

Brooklyn’s season record fell to 23-49 after a 120-101 home loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Nets entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 19 points. The combined score of 221 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 218.5.

Brooklyn’s slow start saw them fall behind 32-17 after the 1st quarter. They edged Dallas 31-30 in the 2nd quarter but couldn’t make up ground in the 3rd, where they were outscored 34-29. The teams played to a 24-24 draw in the 4th quarter, but the Nets couldn’t overcome the 96-77 deficit they faced going into the final period.

In their 120-101 loss to the Mavericks, the Nets shot 51.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 33.3% of their threes, with 11 made in total. Nic Claxton led Brooklyn with 19 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Cameron Johnson added 17 points and 8 assists, while Trendon Watford chipped in 12 points. Claxton scored 8 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter, while Johnson added 9 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Nets struggled against the Mavericks, allowing 120 points on 56% shooting. Brooklyn gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in the 2nd, and 34 in the 3rd, before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed 24 points.

Brooklyn did well in limiting Dallas from deep, holding them to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. The Nets sent the Mavericks to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Brooklyn recorded 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 2 blocks.

• In their last ten games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 102 points per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Nets have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• In their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-0 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Nets is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 87-84. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Nets at -2.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 214.5, and our model projects the Raptors and Nets to reach a combined total of 171 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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Nets, Raptors Face Off With Draft Odds Looming Large

The Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors may be suiting up for a Wednesday night showdown, but the real battle is quietly taking place off the court — in the NBA Draft lottery race. Both teams are firmly out of the playoff picture and edging closer to the top of the draft board, where Duke sensation Cooper Flagg awaits.

Brooklyn (23-49) and Toronto (25-47) are just two games apart in the standings, but much closer when it comes to their odds of landing the No. 1 pick. As it stands, the Nets have the league’s sixth-worst record, giving them a 9.7% chance at the top pick, while the Raptors’ odds sit at 7.5%.

While no team will ever publicly admit to eyeing the lottery, management from both sides surely understands the potential franchise-altering value of a top-three pick in this year’s draft.

“The approach is the same,” Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said. “It’s getting one percent better and go out to fight for the game, no matter who’s out there.”

Nets Sliding, Missing Key Pieces

The Nets have gone just 3-15 in their last 18 games and are coming off a 120-101 home loss to the Mavericks on Monday. It marked their first double-digit defeat since March 4 and continued a frustrating trend of cold starts—Brooklyn managed just 17 points in the first quarter and never recovered.

Nic Claxton led the way with 19 points, while Cameron Johnson chipped in 17. Brooklyn played without D’Angelo Russell (sprained ankle), who may miss a third straight game Wednesday.

While the losses mount, Brooklyn remains focused on developing talent and maximizing value from their rare stockpile of first-round picks—four total, including ones from Phoenix and New York via the Kevin Durant and Mikal Bridges trades.

Raptors Finding Silver Linings in Development

Toronto, on the other hand, has played more competitive basketball in recent weeks, going 17-16 in their last 33 games following a brutal 8-31 start. They snapped a four-game losing streak with a 112-104 win over the Wizards on Monday despite shooting just 40.6% from the field.

Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley each scored 21 points, and the Raptors managed the win while resting RJ Barrett. Head coach Darko Rajakovic praised his team’s bounce-back effort after a flat performance against the Spurs the night before.

“It was important for us to get back to playing to our identity,” Rajakovic said.

Toronto continues to evaluate its youth, giving key minutes to rookies like Jonathan Mogbo, A.J. Lawson, and Jamison Battle. Mogbo pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds in 24 minutes on Monday, while Battle made his fifth career start and played 27 minutes.

Poeltl, meanwhile, remains efficient, shooting over 70% from the field across his last nine games, even as his minutes are managed.

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More Than Just Another Game?

This matchup is the first of two meetings over the season’s final three weeks between these Atlantic Division rivals. And while players are battling to prove themselves on the floor, it’s no secret both franchises have an eye toward a potentially transformational offseason.

If you’re following along with NBA predictions, keep an eye on how these teams perform down the stretch — and how their lottery position might impact player rotations. For deeper analysis, don’t miss our expert NBA picks and insights to stay ahead of the angles the standings don’t show.