The San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets meet Friday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the 76ers and Knicks, and they play the Timberwolves, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.4 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.7 points and 2.6 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Champagnie is dishing 1.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Heat, beat the Bucks, and they play the Magic, Raptors, and 76ers next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 108.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites.
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Spurs’ last eight games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.7%).
- The Spurs rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for blocks per game this season (6.9).
Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
This is a lot of points for a San Antonio Spurs team that’s still trying to win consistently, but the schedule spot sets up nicely. The Spurs are coming off a tough Christmas loss to the Knicks, and they’ve had time to let it stew. The Brooklyn Nets are on the end of back-to-back, and it’s a letdown spot after winning a hard-fought game against the Bucks. The line is a bit thick, but I’ll lean toward the Spurs, but it’s certainly not my most favorite game on Friday’s NBA card.