The Brooklyn Nets (4-4) will travel to Talking Stick Resort Arena to meet the Phoenix Suns (5-3). The Nets opened as 2-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 233 points and it can be seen on YES Network at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
In the Nets’ last matchup, they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 119-115, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. The Suns, on the other hand, were defeated by the Miami Heat, 124-108, and were not able to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. The Brooklyn game went 6.5 points under the projected point total of 240.5, while the Phoenix game finished 11.5 points over the projected point total of 220.5.
Brooklyn dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 25.7) and a turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 15.6). Portland put up marks of 27.1 and 8.5, respectively, for those same stats. Phoenix, on the other hand, held Miami to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 21.9). Ricky Rubio had a good game for Phoenix, putting up 11 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Brooklyn rallied around Spencer Dinwiddie, who finished with 34 points and five rebounds.
The Nets dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Brooklyn won 111-103. Getting to the free throw line was one of Brooklyn’s biggest advantages. They made 33 trips to the line, while Phoenix went just 16 times.
Of the Nets’ eight games, four have finished over, three have finished under and one has pushed. Brooklyn comes into the game with records of 4-4 straight up (SU) and 3-5 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Suns’ 8 games, 5 have finished under the total. Moreover, Phoenix is 5-3 SU and 7-1 ATS.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Brooklyn. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Brooklyn ranks 18th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Phoenix has forced the fifth-most turnovers in the league (14.9 percent).
Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns Odds Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Suns rank third in three pointers allowed per game (29.8) while the Nets rank seventh (30.4).
- Brooklyn ranks sixth in rebounds per game (46.5) while Phoenix ranks last (40.6).
- The Nets average 13.9 second chance points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Suns rank 26th in second chance points allowed per game (15.2).
- Phoenix averages 49.8 points in the paint per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 22nd in points allowed in the paint per game (51.5).
- Phoenix ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.0) while Brooklyn ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
- The Suns rank third in steals per game (8.9) while the Nets rank 23rd (6.7).
- The Suns average 18.5 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. The Nets rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.6).
- Brooklyn ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (11.8) while Phoenix ranks 23rd (15.6).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Brooklyn is 13-1 and Phoenix is 6-2.
- The Nets are 46-36 when they reach 100 points, while the Suns are 23-43.
