Brooklyn Nets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/02/2024, 06:23  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The Brooklyn Nets will welcome the Golden State Warriors hoping to split the two teams’ NBA regular series. They sit 11th in the Eastern Conference at the moment while the Warriors are 12th in the West. The Nets have been in good form lately and have won three of their last four games. Before this positive spell, they had won just two of 14 games. Jacque Vaughn’s men are coming off a 136-121 victory over the 76ers. Despite earning their 20th win of the season, they sit eight games below .500. Four players are confirmed to be out and will miss the Warriors’ visit due to injury. They are Day’Ron Sharpe, Dariq Whitehead, Dorian-Finney Smith, and Ben Simmons. Dennis Smith Jr is also a potential absentee as he has been listed as ‘Questionable’. The Nets are averaging 115.4 points when at home which is where they have been at the best this season.

The Golden State Warriors have found it hard to get it going this season and sit just outside the playoff picture. Steve Kerr’s men have lost 25 games thus far and are four games below .500. They have lost three times in their last five games with the recent defeat coming last time out in Atlanta. With Steph Curry scoring a season-high 60 points, the Warriors were undone 141-134 in overtime by the Hawks. The setback, which marked the start of a four-game road trip in the East, ended a two-game winning run. Golden State, who is averaging 119.0 points, also has a lengthy injury report for this match. Chris Paul and Gary Payton II remain sidelined and could be joined by Andre Wiggins and Dario Saric who are doubtful. The Warriors were 124-120 winners in the reverse match with the Nets back in December. Another win here will see them secure this series for the second time in the last three seasons.