Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
At 10:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (+552) will take on the Golden State Warriors (-795) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 222.5.
Golden State (-12.5) is currently 12-4 and in first place in the Western Conference, while Brooklyn is 7-10 and in ninth place in the East. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco and can be seen on NBCS.
BROOKLYN NETS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Golden State Warriors -12.5
This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-87 in favor of the Warriors.
- Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Nets Grab a Win in San Francisco?
Brooklyn improved to 7-10 this season with a 108-103 win over the Kings on Sunday. The Nets, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 211 points fell short of the 223.5-point O/U line.
Brooklyn jumped out to a 37-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Sacramento fought back, outscoring the Nets 31-23 in the 3rd quarter to tie the game at 88 heading into the 4th. The Nets clamped down defensively in the final period, holding the Kings to just 15 points while scoring 20 to seal the win.
Cam Thomas led the Nets to a win over the Kings, scoring 34 points and adding 6 assists. He hit 4 threes, with 15 of his points coming in the opening quarter and another 9 in the 4th. Noah Clowney contributed 18 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, with 11 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.
The Nets made 19 threes as a team, shooting 48.7% from beyond the arc and 48% overall. Cameron Johnson added 16 points, hitting 3 threes and grabbing 6 rebounds. He scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter.
Despite giving up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, the Nets’ defense clamped down in the 4th, allowing just 15 points to secure a 108-103 win over the Kings. Brooklyn held Sacramento to 9 made threes on 36% shooting from deep.
The Nets sent the Kings to the line 31 times, where they made 20 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 25 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Do the Warriors Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Warriors fell to 12-4 on the season after a 104-94 road loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Golden State, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 198 points was well below the O/U line of 229.5.
Golden State appeared to be in control early, going on an 11-0 run to take the lead and finishing the 1st quarter up 29-17. They maintained a 10-point lead going into the 4th quarter, but the Spurs dominated the final period, outscoring the Warriors 33-13.
The Warriors struggled offensively in their loss to the Spurs, shooting just 37.9% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range. Andrew Wiggins led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip, while Stephen Curry added 14 points despite shooting 31.2% overall and 30% from deep.
Wiggins scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Curry added 6 points in the 4th. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, and Lindy Waters and Buddy Hield each chipped in 11 points.
The Warriors’ defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 17 and 21 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 33 points in each, leading to a 104-94 loss to the Spurs.
Despite the loss, Golden State held San Antonio to 44% shooting, including just 27% from three-point range, with the Spurs making 13 threes. The Warriors sent the Spurs to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.