The Golden State Warriors (12-39) will travel to the Barclays Center to meet the Brooklyn Nets (22-27). The game can be seen on YES Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Nets (2-point favorites) defeated the Phoenix Suns 119-97, while the Warriors (6.5-point underdog) beat the Washington Wizards 125-117. The Brooklyn game finished 9 points under the projected point total of 225, while the Golden State game finished 7.5 points over the projected point total of 234.5.
The Warriors held the Wizards to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.9 (below their season average of 23.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.490). Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s 0.202 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Phoenix, who had a mark of 0.144. The Nets’ mark was above their season average of 0.195, while the Suns’ was below their season average of 0.224. Caris LeVert played well for Brooklyn, contributing 29 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Golden State received a boost from Alec Burks, who had 30 points.
The Warriors dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Golden State won 116-100. The Warriors’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Nets. Golden State had a rate of 9.8, while Brooklyn posted a mark of 13.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Warriors games, with 27 unders compared to 24 overs. Golden State heads into the contest with records of 12-39 straight up (SU) and 24-26-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Golden State, just over half of Nets games have finished over the total. Further, Brooklyn owns records of 22-27 SU and 22-26-1 ATS.
Brooklyn could have their way on defense as they clash against one of the league’s worst offenses. The Nets currently rank fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.507), while Golden State is 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.492).
Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Nets average 13.6 fast break points per game, which ranks 14th in the league. The Warriors rank 24th in fast break points allowed per game (14.5).
- Brooklyn ranks fifth in points in the paint per game (50.2) while Golden State ranks last (42.5).
- The Warriors rank fifth in steals per game (8.4) while the Nets rank 25th (6.8).
- Brooklyn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (37.4) while Golden State ranks 25th (30.5).
- Brooklyn ranks 10th in second chance points per game (13.4) while Golden State ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.6).
- The Nets rank second in assists allowed per game (22.0) while the Warriors rank 27th (25.7).
- The Warriors rank ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.4) while the Nets rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.8).
- Golden State averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
- Brooklyn ranks third in rebounds per game (47.8) while Golden State ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (47.0).
- Golden State is 5-2 when they allow below 100 points, while Brooklyn is 5-1.
- The Nets are 22-20 when they score above 100 points, while the Warriors are 12-25.
- Brooklyn is 14-12 ATS at home, while Golden State is 14-13 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 14 of the Warriors’ 27 road games, while 13 of the Nets’ 26 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Golden State and Brooklyn are both 3-2 ATS.
- The Warriors have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Nets have 3 unders and 2 overs
- During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 116.4 points per game (9.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 118.4 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
- The Nets have outscored opponents by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Brooklyn has lost by an average of 1.5 points.
