San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
In a non-conference matchup, the San Antonio Spurs (-117) will host the Brooklyn Nets (-104) at the Moody Center. The Spurs (-1) are favored by a point and have lost three straight games. Meanwhile, the Nets (26-41) have lost two straight and are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for this game is 220.5 points.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Nets and Spurs 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 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 224 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
- San Antonio has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 118 points per game while allowing 119. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- The Nets have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Spurs have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
As the underdog, the Nets have gone 12-33 this season and have lost their last two games as the underdog. On average, they have been outscored by 7.2 points per game as the underdog on the road.
Brooklyn’s ATS record as the underdog on the road is 11-22, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 10-23.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 33-34, and 50 of their games have had higher O/U lines than today’s line of 220.5. On average, their games have finished with 225.6 points.
In their last game against the Pacers, the Nets lost by a score of 121-100. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Brooklyn was getting 8.5 points going into the game.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-41. In non-conference games, they are 8-18 compared to 18-23 against the East.
Heading into their game against the Spurs, the Nets’ offense has struggled on the road this season, averaging 109.4 points per game away from home (25th). Overall, they are 25th in the league in scoring at 111.7 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are one of the best teams in the league, hitting an average of 13.7 threes per game (6th). However, their overall field goal percentage is just 45% (26th).
So far, the Nets have been below the NBA scoring average in 59.7% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the league at 97 possessions per game.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 15th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.0 points per game. The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Pacers offense to just 42.9% shooting. Overall, they gave up 121 points to Indiana.
San Antonio is favored by 1 point today and has gone 4-1 as the favorite this season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 15th place with a record of 14-53.
The Spurs have lost three straight games and are 10-52 as the underdog this season. In those games, they have gone 29-33 against the spread compared to 33-34 overall.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Nuggets by a score of 117-106. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and San Antonio was getting 10.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Spurs have an O/U record of 33-33-1, and their games have averaged a combined scoring total of 232 points. In their last three games, the games have gone under the O/U line.
In the Western Conference, the Spurs are 9-31 against other teams and 1-11 against their division. At home, they are 15-16 ATS, while going 7-24 straight-up. On the road, they are 18-18 ATS.
This season, the Spurs have been one of the league’s most efficient offenses, ranking 3rd in pace at 100.9 possessions per game. They are averaging 112.2 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. At home, they are scoring 114.0 points per game compared to 110.6 on the road.
When it comes to three-point shooting, San Antonio has attempted the 11th most threes in the league at 35.9 per game. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 35%, which is 26th in the NBA. Overall, they are shooting 46% from the field, which is 24th in the league.
So far, the Spurs have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.3% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 2nd in the league at 29.7 per game. On the offensive glass, they are 17th with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game.
So far, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 25th in the league at 119.8 points per contest. For the season, San Antonio is ranked 28th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.4 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.3%.
Even though they are 1 point underdogs, we see the Nets winning this game by a score of 107-104.
San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- We like the Nets on the moneyline (-104)
- The Nets are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Cedi Osman – Ankle – Questionable
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
