Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-127) will host the Golden State Warriors (+106) in a non-conference matchup. The Nets are currently favored by 1.5 points over the Warriors. The over/under line for the game is sitting at 237.5 points.
Golden State is 21-25 on the season and 12th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 20-28 and 11th in the East. NBCS will televise tonight’s game from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Warriors and Nets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Nets have the leg up at 2-1. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 244 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-0-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 120 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- The last ten games that Brooklyn was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 5-5 straight up.
Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Currently 12th in the Western Conference, the Warriors have a record of 21-25. In the Pacific Division, they are 5th.
Golden State has gone 8-12 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is +1.2 points per game. As the underdog, they are 4-15 straight-up and 12-8 against the spread.
This season, the Warriors have an O/U record of 27-18-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 237.8 points, and today’s O/U line is 237.5.
Against the spread, the Warriors have lost three straight games as the underdog. Their ATS record on the road is 12-8 compared to 10-15 at home.
In their last game, the Warriors lost to the Hawks by a score of 141-134. The O/U line for that game was 246 points, and the Warriors were 1.5-point underdogs.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors have been one of the top teams in the league this season, averaging 119 points per game (7th). On the road, they have actually been even better, averaging 119.8 points per game (3rd).
Golden State’s offense is heavily reliant on the three-point shot, as they are 3rd in the league in three-pointers made per game (15). Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (8th).
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
Coming into the game, the Warriors will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 118.8 points per game (22nd). Inside the arc, the Warriors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.0% and 36.2% from three-point territory.
Today, the Nets are favored by 1.5 points at home against the Warriors. This season, Brooklyn has been favored in 16 of their 48 games and has a 11-5 record as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 9-7.
In their last game, the Nets defeated the 76ers by a score of 136-121. They were 2-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 231.5 points.
On the season, the Nets have an O/U record of 25-23, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 237.5, which is higher than the average O/U line of 228.4 in their games this season.
In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 20-28. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. At home, the Nets are 12-13 compared to 8-15 on the road.
Overall, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 23-23, and they have covered the spread in their last five games as the favorite. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game.
At home, the Nets are averaging 115.4 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 114.6 points per game. They have outscored the league average in 45.8% of their games.
Brooklyn’s offense has been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, making an average of 14 threes per game (6th). However, they are just 24th in field goal percentage and 24th in free throw attempts.
So far, the Nets have been strong on the offensive glass, ranking 5th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 24th at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 13th in the league.
Coming into the game, the Nets defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 43.8% of their games. Currently, they are 16th in the NBA at 115.4 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 5th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 13th in blocked shots at 5.4 per game.
Based on projections, we have the Nets coming out on top by a score of 113-110.
Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- The Nets should also cover at -1.5
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Ankle – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Foot – Probable
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Andrew Wiggins – Ankle – Doubtful
- Dario Saric – Illness – Probable
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
