Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets Betting Prediction 10/28/18

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The NBA’s top scoring team will be a 10-point favorite on the road at Barclays Center, when the Golden State Warriors (5-1) square off with the Brooklyn Nets (2-3). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 226 points and it can be seen on YES Network at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 28, 2018.

Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Warriors (11.5-point favorites) covered in a 128-100 win over the New York Knicks. The Nets fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 117-115, but did cover as 9.5-point underdogs. The Golden State game went 3 points over the projected point total of 225, while the Brooklyn game hit the projected point total of 232.

Golden State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.678 (above their season average of 0.570) and a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 14.5). For those same stats, New York was 0.506 and 16.6, respectively. Brooklyn, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0 (above their season average of 21.7). Caris LeVert had a solid performance for Brooklyn, contributing 21 points and six rebounds. Kevin Durant fueled Golden State with 41 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

Brooklyn might struggle to score as they battle against one of the league’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, Golden State ranks fifth in defensive efficiency while the Nets rank 20th in offensive efficiency. ,

Games including the Warriors have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Golden State heads into the game with records of 5-1 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Nets’ 5 games, 3 have finished under the O/U total. Brooklyn has a phenomenal record ATS (3-2), despite being 2-3 SU.

The Warriors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Golden State won 114-101. Golden State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.633 vs. 0.476). Brooklyn, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (20-25; 80.0 percent).

Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • The Warriors rank first in assists per game (28.7) while the Nets rank ninth (23.7).
  • Golden State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.6) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (5.4).
  • The Warriors rank ninth in steals per game (8.0) while the Nets rank last (6.2).
  • Golden State ranks first in fast break points per game (19.0) while Brooklyn ranks 21st (10.6).
  • Brooklyn ranks 14th in second chance points per game (12.5) while Golden State ranks 28th (10.6).
  • The Warriors rank fifth in points off turnovers per game (17.5) while the Nets rank last (14.0).
  • The Nets rank first in three pointers allowed per game (24.4) while the Warriors rank 20th (30.3).
  • Golden State averages 43.8 points in the paint per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.6).
  • Golden State ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (42.6) while Brooklyn ranks last (46.6).
  • Golden State is 23-7 when they allow less than 100 points, while Brooklyn is 14-1.
  • In games where they score more than 100 points, the Warriors are 75-17 and the Nets are 26-38.
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