The Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs meet Sunday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Spurs vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Hornets and Cavs, and they play the Rockets next. The Nets haven’t started 0-3 since the 2015-16 season.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 120.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 133.5 points on 53.5 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24 points and 1.5 rebounds, while Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 21.5 points and 6 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Ziaire Williams is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 44.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Mavericks and Pelicans, and they play the Raptors next. The Spurs look for their first 3-0 start since the 2019-20 season.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 122.5 points on 51.4 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 34.5 points and 13 rebounds, while Stephon Castle is averaging 19 points and 6 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Harper is dishing 2.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 63 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54.5 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won each of their last 12 home games against the Nets following a road win.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 day games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last six games at Frost Bank Center following a road win.
- The Nets have won four of their last five games against the Spurs following a home loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following an overtime win.
- The Nets have covered the spread in four of their last five road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last seven games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (6.0) this season.
- Devin Vassell ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (17) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Nicolas Claxton ranks T1st amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (7.0) this season.
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks T15th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (3.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+18.5).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (54.5).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (32.5).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (1.5).
Spurs vs Nets Injury Report
The Spurs will be without Kelly Olynyk, De’Aaron Fox, Luke Kornet, Lindy Waters III, and Jeremy Sochan.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith due to a knee injury. Drake Powell and Danny Wolf are also out.
Spurs vs Nets Prediction
There’s a gap between the Spurs and Nets and that’s going to be inflated at home, but even this line feels a bit rich. As bad as the Nets are and the owner admitting they’re going to be in tank mode, the Spurs are still a young team learning how to win games consistently themselves. Also, this is an early start time, which usually leads to funky, sluggish play at times. The Nets hung around with the Cavs, which should give them confidence here. I’m just not excited to lay these numbers with the Spurs just yet. Give me the points.