The Warriors are ready to clash with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, Dec 16. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:30 ET and will be televised on NBCS. Golden State enters this game as 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 234.5. Can the Warriors pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Warriors vs. Nets player props and predictions.
Warriors vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Warriors -3.5
- Total 234.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 16
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco CA
- TV: NBCS
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Nets offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Warriors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Warriors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- 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.
- The last ten games that Golden State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 6-4 straight up.
Does Brooklyn Have a Shot at a Road Win?
When looking at the Nets’ overall record of 13-11, they are above .500. At home, the Nets have gone 8-5 while going 5-6 on the road.
The Nets offense is coming off a game where they scored 101 points against the Nuggets. They posted a field goal percentage of 41.1% and connected on 8 threes. Spencer Dinwiddie led the scoring for the Nets, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Cam Thomas chipped in with 13 points.
In terms of defense, Nets is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 114.3 points per game.
For the season, Brooklyn is ranked 26th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 20.7 free-throws per game vs. the Nets and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%.
Can Golden State Secure a Home Victory?
With an overall record of 10-14 and coming off three straight losses, the Warriors are 11th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific division.
In their recent matchup, the Warriors offense ended with 113 points against the Clippers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.5% and made 16 threes. In terms of offense, the Warriors have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 26th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 17th in percentage and 4th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 20th in the league at 115.5 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Warriors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 35.0% from three-point territory.
Warriors vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cam Thomas and his points prop of 18.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -150 while the under is at +120.
Our model predicts that Cam Thomas will finish the game going 8/17 from the field and scoring 20 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -150.
- The Prop: Cam Thomas Over 18.5 Points (-150)
Warriors vs. Nets Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +3.5, we have the Nets as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 234.5, and our model projects the Nets and Warriors to reach a combined total of 220 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Nets +3.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook