Brooklyn Nets vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Check out our free Spurs vs Nets prediction for this NBA matchup in Brooklyn. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Spurs face the Nets at 15-15.
  • San Antonio has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets sit at 12-18.
  • Brooklyn has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (13th).
  • The Nets are coming off a 111-105 win vs. the Spurs.

Spurs vs Nets Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (12-18) will host the San Antonio Spurs (15-15) in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are favored by 7.5 points and have a moneyline of -293. The over/under line is currently sitting at 214.

This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.

Spurs vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Friday, December 27th
  • Betting Odds SA -7.5, SA -293 | BKN +241 O/U 214

Spurs Preview: Does San Antonio Stand a Chance on the Road?

San Antonio fell to 15-15 on the season after a 117-114 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. The Spurs, who were +8.5 point underdogs, kept it close, losing by just three points. The game’s total of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 222.5.

San Antonio went on a 10-0 run early, taking the score from 34-32 to 42-34. They outscored the Knicks 31-23 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 37-25 in the 3rd. Despite trailing 88-83 going into the 4th, the Spurs made a push, outscoring the Knicks 31-29 in the final quarter.

Victor Wembanyama's 42-point, 18-rebound performance wasn't enough for the Spurs in their 117-114 loss to the Knicks. Wembanyama hit 6 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep, and added 11 points in the 4th quarter. Jeremy Sochan contributed 21 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, while Chris Paul added 13 points, with 7 coming in the final period.

As a team, the Spurs hit 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 50.6% overall. Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and added another 11 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Spurs had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points, but a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points contributed to their 117-114 loss to the Knicks. Overall, San Antonio held New York to 45% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs gave up 13 threes on 33% shooting. The Knicks also went to the line 16 times, making 14 free throws. San Antonio finished with 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards, while also recording 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Nets Preview: Will the Nets Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

The Spurs fell to 15-15 on the season after a 117-114 road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. San Antonio was +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected. The total score of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 222.5.

San Antonio went on a 10-0 run in the 2nd quarter, taking the score from 34-32 to 42-34. However, the Knicks responded by outscoring the Spurs 37-25 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 31-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Nets shot 47.6% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 42.1% clip in their win over the Bucks. Cameron Johnson led the way with 29 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency, while Noah Clowney and Shake Milton each added 20 points, with Clowney also hitting 6 threes at 66.7%.

Johnson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Milton added 14 in the final period. Clowney contributed 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Keon Johnson chipped in 5 of his 12 points in the 4th.

Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they gave up 34 points, the Nets' defense tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing just 23 points in each to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 105 points on 49% shooting from the field.

Brooklyn sent Milwaukee to the line only 12 times, with the Bucks converting 8 free throws. From three-point range, the Bucks hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. The Nets also recorded 8 steals and 1 block.

Spurs vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, San Antonio has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 108 points per game.
  • In their last five games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Spurs have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Spurs vs Nets Prediction

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