The Golden State Warriors (34-28) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (21-40) on Thursday, March 6th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on NBCS. The Warriors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nets. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Warriors vs Nets

The Warriors Are Coming Off A Win

The Warriors improved to 34-28 on the season with a 114-102 win over the Knicks on Tuesday. Golden State, who were +1 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the O/U line of 226.5.

After trailing 55-47 at halftime, the Warriors turned the game around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Knicks 35-26. They took control in the 4th, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 97-93 to 104-97, and finished the game by outscoring New York 32-21 in the final period.

The Nets Are Coming Off A Win

The Nets fell to 21-40 on the season after a 127-113 loss to the Spurs on Tuesday. Brooklyn, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 240 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 10.5 points.

Brooklyn went on a 10-0 run early, but the Spurs responded by outscoring them 37-23 in the 3rd quarter. The Nets tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 33-28, but couldn’t overcome the 99-80 deficit they faced going into the final period.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

Stephen Curry led the Warriors to a win over the Knicks, finishing with 28 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds. He hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, shooting 47.6% overall. Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski each added 19 points, with Podziemski also grabbing 5 rebounds.

Golden State shot 48.9% from the field, connecting on 13 threes at 35.1%. Curry scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Buddy Hield added 7 of his 15 points in the final period.

Nets Offense Breakdown

Cam Thomas led the Nets with 24 points and 6 assists in their 127-113 loss to the Spurs, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 30.8%. Cameron Johnson added 17 points, connecting on 3 threes at 50% efficiency, and Jalen Wilson contributed 13 points, making 3 threes at 60%.

Brooklyn made 17 threes as a team, shooting 34% from deep and 45.3% overall. Johnson scored 10 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Thomas had 9 points in the 2nd quarter.

Warriors Team Defense

The Warriors put together a strong defensive performance on Tuesday, holding the Knicks to 102 points. They gave up 26 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 29 in the 2nd, but clamped down in the 4th, allowing just 21 points. Overall, the Warriors limited the Knicks to 44% shooting from the field.

Golden State was particularly effective at defending the three, as New York made just 8 threes on 24% shooting. The Warriors also sent the Knicks to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.

Nets Team Defense

The Warriors held the Knicks to 102 points on Tuesday, with a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 21 points. Overall, they gave up 26 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 29 in the 2nd. Golden State limited New York to 44% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors’ defense was even more impressive, holding the Knicks to 24% shooting on threes, with only 8 made. New York also went 12/15 from the free-throw line. Golden State finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 7 blocks.

Warriors vs Nets Trends

• The Warriors are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
• Across the Nets last five home games, the team averaged 104 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Nets have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Brooklyn posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Warriors have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Warriors vs Nets Prediction

The Nets come in as the underdog at +10.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224.5 and our model has the Warriors and Nets finishing with a combined 238 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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