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Warriors vs Nets Odds, Spread and Picks

Eric Rosales

by Eric Rosales in NBA Basketball

Updated Nov 16, 2021 · 12:55 PM PST

Steph Curry dribbling against Kevin Durant
Feb 13, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles against Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
  • NBA-leading Warriors visit the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night
  • The Nets return home after a 5-1 road trip
  • The odds and matchups can be found below with a prediction

They’re currently the two hottest teams in hoops.

And while it might be early to call this a potential Finals’ matchup, the Golden State Warriors in Brooklyn to take on the Nets is absolute appointment viewing.

Brooklyn is fresh off a crisp 5-1 road trip that’s vaulted them to a virtual tie atop the East with the Wizards. The Dubs dropped the first of their 4-game road trip, but had won their previous seven, and at 11-2, own the NBA’s best record.

Tip-off goes Tuesday at 8pm ET from Barclays Center, and is the first of TNT’s Tuesday double-dip.

Despite some significant injury woes, the home side is still a 3-point favorite.

Warriors vs Nets Odds

Team Moneyline Spread Total
Golden State Warriors +130 +3 (-110) Ov 220 (-110)
Brooklyn Nets -150 -3 (-110) Un 220 (-110)

Odds as of Nov 15 at DraftKings

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Curry vs Durant: NBA’s Top Scorers

While it’s GState vs BK, the other intriguing matchup is between the top two scorers in the NBA. It’s terrifying to think they were once teammates.

Kevin Durant leads the league in scoring at 29.6 points per game, on a ridiculous 58.6% shooting from the field, and 42.4% from downtown. KD has potted at least 22 points in every game this season. He’s also averaging 8.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Last time out, Durant set the OKC Thunder ablaze, pouring in 33 points, eight rebounds and four boards in a 120-96 drubbing of the home team.

Steph Curry is the no. 2 scorer in hoops, posting 28.1 points per game on 44.2% from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc. Curry is the most potent deep-ball shooter in history, and his marksmanship is still must-see.

He leads the NBA with 67 three-pointers made, and already has four games where he’s drilled at least seven money balls.

Curry didn’t fare so well as the Warriors dropped their first of the year in regulation. a 106-102 decision in Charlotte against the Hornets.

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Injury Report

Even if this has the makings of a Finals matchup, these teams will likely look vastly different than the rosters that trot out Tuesday.

Aside from Kyrie Irving (personal), who still hasn’t played a game this season, the Nets will also be without starting guard Joe Harris, who suffered an ankle sprain against the Thunder.

Reserve swingman Paul Millsap (personal) will miss his second straight game, and big man Nic Claxton, is out due to illness. While not listed on the injury report, Durant is battling a sore right shoulder.

For the Warriors, they’ve raced out to this great start without the services of Klay Thompson, who has yet to play this season as he works his way back form a ruptured Achilles.

Gary Payton II is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, while last year’s 2nd overall pick James Wiseman is still out with a knee injury.

Warriors vs Nets Trends

Look at the top of the statistical categories, and the Golden State and Brooklyn dot the leaderboard. The Dubs lead the league in scoring at 115.1 points per game. They have scored 100+ points in every game this season.

In fact, they have failed to score 110+ just three times this season. They also lead the league in assists at better than 29 dimes per game.

The Nets are outside the top 10 in scoring at 108.5 points per game, but they lead the NBA in three-point shooting at 39.3%.  They’re fourth overall in field goal shooting at 47%, with the Dubs one spot below them in fifth.

Both sides get after it defensively as well. Golden State boasts the top defensive rating in the NBA, and are third in points allowed at 101.8. They also rank third in field goal and three point shooting defense.

Brooklyn owns the seventh-best defensive rating, and allow just 103.5 points per game (7th). They’re tied for third with the Dubs in field goal shooting percentage allowed, and are second in three-point defense.

What’s the Best Bet?

Assuming Curry and Durant are their usual dominant selves, perhaps this comes down to what secondary star shines. You would think that’s easy advantage Nets, but James Harden — despite looking better of late — has yet to consistently show that MVP form on a nightly basis.

He’s second in the league in assists at 9.3 a night, but the scoring is way down. The Beard ranks 31st with a 19.5-point average, and he’s cracked the 20-point plateau just twice in seven November games.

For the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins has been showing flashes of being a legit two-way star in this league. He’ll alternate between Durant and Harden defensively (good luck), but he’s been a dynamo on offense as of late.

He led the team in scoring with 28 against Charlotte, and two games ago lit the Timberwolves, going for 35.

The Dubs are 8-4-1 ATS on the season, but just 2-2 ATS away from Chase Center. Brooklyn is 7-7 ATS, and 4-3 ATS as the home favorite.

I like the Warriors in this spot, as there are enough injuries that Durant and a so-so Harden might not be able to outscore their key players missing.

The Pick: Warriors +3 (-110)

 

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