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Nets vs. Raptors prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Toronto Raptors will take on the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Raptors as the most likely winner of the Nets vs. Raptors game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Raptors lineup will feature players like Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes, while the Nets will look to Tyson Etienne, Ben Saraf and Drake Powell.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Nets vs. Raptors prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Nets and Raptors, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Raptors a 96% chance of defeating the Nets. Our predicted final score has the Raptors winning 120-98.
According to our model, the Nets (+23.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the 218.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Nets vs. Raptors odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nets | Raptors |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +23.5 (-105) | -23.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -5000 |
| Total | o218.5 (-110) | u218.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nets vs. Raptors picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Nets +23.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Nets | +3000 |
| Total | Over 218.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Nets +23.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nets vs. Raptors player props
NBA player props are a great way to wager on Sunday's Nets vs. Raptors matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Scotiabank Arena.
Tyson Etienne is expected to lead the Nets with 14 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Raptors.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Nets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Nets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| Ben Saraf | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
| Drake Powell | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| E.J. Liddell | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| Jalen Wilson | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
Raptors prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Raptors:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 24 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 43 |
| RJ Barrett | 21 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 38 |
| Scottie Barnes | 20 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 48 |
| I. Quickley | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
Nets vs. Raptors game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Raptors and Nets at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Raptors, with a 96% win probability, will likely beat the Nets in Sunday's NBA matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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