Golden State Warriors vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
Planning on watching today’s Nets and Warriors game? Catch the action at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA, as the Warriors hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on NBCS.
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Warriors as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 235 points. Check out BetCoco for Golden State Warriors – Brooklyn Nets odds
Golden State Warriors vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Nets and Warriors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Nets have a record of 2-1. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 236 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- Across their ten previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Golden State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 120 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Although the Warriors have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Golden State Warriors vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Coming into their matchup with the Warriors, the Nets have an overall record of 13-11 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In Eastern Conference play, the Nets are 11-8 and are 2-3 against non-conference opponents.
Brooklyn arrives with an ATS record of 17-6 for the season up to this point. During this season, Brooklyn has a 8-1 record against the spread as favorites and 9-5 as underdogs.
Brooklyn currently holds an over/under record of 12-12-0 for the season. Their games have currently averaged 227.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 227.4.
In their recent matchup, the Nets offense ended with 101 points against the Nuggets. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.1% and made 8 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Spencer Dinwiddie with 17 points. Cam Thomas also added 13 points for the Nets.
Brooklyn’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 114.3 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.8% from downtown.
On the road this season, the Warriors are 5-8 compared to their 5-6 record at home. Overall, they are 10-14 and are hoping to end a three game losing streak as they get ready to take on the Nets.
Golden State comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-14 so far this season. On the road, the Warriors have an ATS record of 8-5 compared to a 1-9 record vs. the spread at home.
The Warriors have achieved an over/under record of 14-10-0 so far this season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 212.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 228.
The Warriors offense is coming off a game in which they scored 113 points vs. the Clippers. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.5% while connecting on 16 threes. Klay Thompson led the team in scoring, putting up 30 points. Additionally, Stephen Curry contributed 17 points for the Warriors.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 20th, allowing 115.5 points per game.
So far this season, the Warriors’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 3rd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 26.3 times per game vs. Golden State.
Even though they are 3.5 point underdogs, we see the Nets winning this game by a score of 111-110.
Golden State Warriors vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- We like the Nets on the moneyline (+133)
- The Nets are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Suspension – Out
- Gary Payton II – Calf – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Knee – Probable
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Back – Out
- Lonnie Walker IV – Hamstring – Out
