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Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction and Preview - Nov. 11 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets matchup is one of six games scheduled for Tuesday. The Raptors are ninth in the East with a 5-5 record, while the Nets are 13th in the same conference with a 1-9 record.The two teams have faced each other in 116 regular-season games, with Toronto holding a 64-52 lead. They faced off four times last season, as the Raptors won the series 3-1.Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction Money line: Raptors -450, Nets +350Spread: Raptors -10.5 (-110), Nets +10.5 (-110)Total over/under (o/u): Raptors o233.5 (-110), Nets u233.5 (-110)Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets PreviewThe Raptors last played on Sunday and suffered a 130-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Toronto, which will be rearing to go on a similar run soon.In the loss, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley led the team in scoring with 22 points each. Brandon Ingram chipped in with 21 points and eight rebounds but that wasn’t enough to stop Philly.Toronto’s only injury concern is Sandro Mamukelashvili who is listed as questionable with a neck issue.The Nets were nowhere close to being deemed as playoff contenders by analysts and they have done absolutely nothing to prove the critics wrong so far. They have won just one of the opening 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak.They last played Sunday and suffered a 134-98 beating against the New York Knicks. Michael Porter Jr. led them in scoring with 25 points.Brooklyn will be without Cam Thomas (left hamstring strain) and Haywood Highsmith (knee), while Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) is questionable.Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Starting 5sRaptorsPG - Immanuel Quickley, SG - RJ Barrett, SF - Brandon Ingram, PF - Scottie Barnes, C - Jakol PoeltlNetsPG - Egor Demin, SG - Terance Mann, SF - Michael Porter Jr., PF - Noah Clowney, C - Nic ClaxtonToronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Betting TipsBrandon Ingram’s points total is set at 19.5, which is under his season average of 21.0.Michael Porter Jr. is projected to score over 22.5 points, which is under his season average of 23.33.Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction and Betting TipsThe oddsmakers favor the Raptors to get an easy win on the road. This is understandable seeing Brooklyn’s record so far and the way it lost to the Knicks. We expect Toronto to cover the spread for a win in a game where the team total stays under 233.5 points.

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Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Prediction - Oct. 27 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup is one of 11 games scheduled for Monday. Both teams are off to terrible starts and are yet to win a game. The Celtics are 13th in the East with a 0-3 record, while the Pelicans are 14th in the West after a 0-2 start.The two teams have faced each other in 49 regular-season games so far, with Boston holding a 28-21 lead. They faced off twice last season, as the Celtics won both games.Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction Money line: Celtics +133, Pelicans -135Spread: Celtics +2.5 (-105), Pelicans -2.5 (-110)Total over/under (o/u): Celtics o232.5 (-105), Pelicans u232.5 (-108)Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans PreviewThe Celtics have gone from being title contenders to reeling at the bottom of the standings because of a mixture of injuries and offseason changes. While Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in last season’s playoffs and continues to be out, the roster changes were forced to avoid luxury taxes.Boston has so far dropped games against the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons. Most recently, the Celtics lost to the Pistons on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 41 points, while Payton Pritchard had a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds. Tatum is the only injury concern for Boston.The Pelicans are winless as well but they have put up a fight in both games so far. After losing 128-122 to the Memphis Grizzlies in the opener, they lost 120-116 (OT) to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.Zion Williamson (27 points and 10 rebounds) and Trey Murphy (24 points and 10 rebounds) had double-doubles, while newly acquired Jordan Poole had 21 points.Despite the losses, the Pels must be motivated from the positives they saw in the two games. It’s a matter of paying attention to the minute details, and New Orleans should be set to get on the win column.The Pelicans will be Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and Kevon Looney (knee), while Karlo Matkovic (back) and Yves Missi (ankle) are questionable for Monday’s game.Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting 5sCelticsPG - Derrick White, SG - Payton Pritchard, SF - Hugo Gonzalez, PF - Jaylen Brown, C - Neemias QuetaPelicansPG - Jordan Poole, SG - Trey Murphy III, SF - Herbert Jones, PF - Zion Williamson, C - Derik QueenBoston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting TipsJaylen Brown is favored to score over 24.5 points.Zion Williamson is projected to score more than 25.5 points.Derrick White’s 3-pointers prop is set at 3.5 makes but he averages 3.33 so far this season.Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Betting TipsThe oddsmakers favor the Pelicans to open their account at home. We expect the same as they have shown glimpses of brilliance so far without getting on the win column. New Orleans should cover the spread for a win in a game where the team total stays under 232.5 points.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview and Prediction - Oct. 27 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup is one of 11 games scheduled for Monday. The Magic are off to a 1-2 start and are 11th in the East, while the Sixers are second in the same conference with a 2-0 record.The two teams have faced each other in 136 regular-season games so far, with Orlando holding a lopsided 83-53 advantage. They faced off four times last season, as the Magic won the series 3-1.Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction Money line: Magic -169, 76ers +153Spread: Magic -4.5 (-104), 76ers +4.5 (-102)Total over/under (o/u): Magic o225.5 (-109), 76ers u225.5 (-105)Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers PreviewAfter winning the season opener against the Miami Heat, the Magic have dropped two straight games against the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls. They most recently lost 110-98 to the Bulls on Saturday.Paolo Banchero had a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Franz Wagner had 17 points. Anthony Black had 19 points. The two losses are concerning as Orlando was perceived to be better than both teams. While it’s too early to raise any concerns, the Magic need to iron out any issues as the season moves ahead.Moritz Wagner continues to be ruled out as he recovers from a knee injury.The Sixers faced several questions prior to the season started because of the injury concerns they faced last season, which saw them finish 13th in the East. Could the roster keep up with Paul George’s absence to start the season? Or Joel Embiid’s questionable availability and minutes restriction?If the first two games are any indication, the answer seems to be a resounding yes. Philly defeated the Boston Celtics 117-116 in the season opener, before then beating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on Saturday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 28 points and nine assists, while Embiid had 20 points in just 20 minutes.It will be interesting to see if the 76ers can keep up the good run, but rookie guard V.J. Edgecombe has shown flashes of brilliance, especially on his debut where he scored 34 points.Philadelphia will be without George (knee), Embiid (knee), Jared McCain (thumb), Dominick Barlow (elbow) and Trendon Watford (hamstring) on Monday.Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Starting 5sMagicPG - Jalen Suggs, SG - Desmond Bane, SF - Franz Wagner, PF - Paolo Banchero, C - Wendell Carter Jr.76ersPG - Tyrese Maxey, SG - V.J. Edgecombe, SF - Quentin Grimes, PF - Kelly Oubre Jr., C - Adem BonaOrlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting TipsTyrese Maxey is favored to score over 28.5 points.Paolo Banchero is projected to have under 23.5 points.Desmond Bane’s 3-pointers prop is set at 2.5 makes but he averages just 1.33 so far this season.Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Betting TipsThe oddsmakers favor the Magic to get a win on the road. We expect the same because of Philly’s lack of depth and absence of key starters. While Maxey should have a good enough game, he likely won’t get enough help to carve out a win. This should be a low-scoring game with the team total staying under 225.5 points.