Golden State Warriors (34-28) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-40)
March 6, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +9.5; Over/Under: 223
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The Brooklyn Nets play host to the Golden State Warriors at the Barclays Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Nets vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors have been in red-hot form as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after routing the Knicks in a 114-102 road win on Tuesday. Stephen Curry led the team with 28 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski each scored 19 points while Buddy Hield chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Warriors shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and fell behind by eight points going into halftime. They made their adjustments and dominated the second half by 67-47 to get the easy win and cover on the road. A key to the win was the fact that the Warriors played great defense on the Knicks’ Josh Hart who shot just one of eight to finish with just two points.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last seven games and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game slide after getting routed by the Spurs in a 127-113 road defeat on Tuesday. Cam Thomas led the team with 24 points and six assists, Cameron Johnson added 17 points with four assists while Trendon Watford chipped in with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals. As a team, the Nets shot 45 percent from the field and 17 of 50 from the 3-point line as they poured in 32 points in the second quarter to stay within striking distance. In the third quarter, the Spurs exploded for 37 points to put the Nets behind by as many as 25 points. The Nets play the Hornets, Lakers, Cavs, and Bulls next.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Warriors have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have won three of their last four Thursday games as underdogs.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have covered the spread in five of their last six games against the Warriors following a loss.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have won nine of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Nets’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Warriors’ last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Nets vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are still slightly shorthanded with Jonathan Kuminga still out, while the Nets have ruled out Noah Clowney once again. The Warriors have re-emerged as one of the hottest teams in the league, with Curry leading the way. You just feel that there is still so much room for improvement, as the newly acquired Jimmy Butler hasn’t yet found his groove in the offense. In contrast, the Nets have been one of the coldest teams in the league, and they didn’t look great in their blowout defeat to the slumping Spurs in their last outing. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but the Warriors really shouldn’t have too much trouble running past this struggling Nets team.
