Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets
Barclays Center
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Brooklyn Nets +6.5 -114
- Published odds
- -114
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 120-107
Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.
The read
TALE OF THE TAPE Golden State Brooklyn Record 16-16 10-19 ← Off Rating 112.5 ← 110.7 Def Rating 111.0 ← 116.2 Net Rating +1.5 ← -5.5 Last 5 Games 3-2 4-1 ← Rest Situation B2B (0 Days) 2 Days ← Key Injuries Horford (OUT) Highsmith (OUT)
Gary's Take This spread is a classic case of the market pricing the logo on the jersey rather than the reality of the schedule. The Golden State Warriors are walking into a brutal situational spot tonight. They played an exhausting overtime game in Toronto just last night, losing 141-127, where Stephen Curry was forced to log 41 minutes. Asking a veteran-led team to travel internationally, clear customs, and play a rested opponent less than 24 hours later is a recipe for heavy legs and flat jump shots.
The Brooklyn Nets might have a worse season-long record, but their recent form is undeniable. They've won three straight and four of their last five, including impressive wins over the Timberwolves and 76ers. They are playing with pace and confidence, and more importantly, they have fresh legs. With Al Horford out for rest, Golden State loses a crucial defensive anchor and spacer, leaving them thin against Brooklyn's energetic frontcourt of Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney.
Road Warriors? Not this year. Golden State is a dismal 6-12 away from home. When you combine their road struggles with the severe rest disadvantage and the emotional letdown of last night's OT loss, laying 6.5 points with them is negligent. I expect the Nets to run the tired Warriors off the floor, or at the very least, keep this inside a possession. Grab the points.
Brooklyn Nets +6.5 -114
Injuries noted
Golden State Warriors: LJ Cryer (Out) — Dec 29: Cryer has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a low back strain.; Jimmy Butler (Day-To-Day) — Dec 29: Butler is probable for Monday's game against the Nets with lower back soreness.; Al Horford (Out) — Dec 28: Horford (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Brooklyn Nets: Ziaire Williams (Day-To-Day) — Dec 29: Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Warriors with a right ankle sprain, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.; Haywood Highsmith (Out) — Dec 18: Highsmith (knee) has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKMICHAEL PORTER JRPOINTS OVER 24.5
Michael Porter Jr. has been on a scoring tear in December, averaging 28.4 points per game across nine contests for the Brooklyn Nets. This provides a substantial 3.9-point cushion against his 24.5-point line.
He has shown elite efficiency with 51/47/81 shooting splits this month, flourishing as a primary scoring option. The matchup favors him significantly as the Golden State Warriors are playing their second game in two nights after a taxing overtime loss in Toronto where key starters played heavy minutes. Furthermore, the Warriors will be without Al Horford, weakening their defensive rotations.
Porter Jr.'s high volume and hot hand make him the strongest pick on the board tonight.
- GARY'S PICKNICOLAS CLAXTONPOINTS OVER 11.5
Nicolas Claxton is consistently outperforming his 11.5 points line, averaging 13.6 PPG on the season and clearing the mark in each of his last three games with 14, 16, and 12 points. His efficiency remains a hallmark of his game, shooting nearly 67% in his most recent outing.
Tonight, he faces a Golden State frontcourt missing its veteran anchor, Al Horford, which significantly reduces the Warriors' ability to contest him at the rim. Brooklyn also enters the game with a two-day rest advantage over Golden State's zero days.
Claxton should find plenty of high-percentage looks as the Warriors' interior defense struggles with fatigue and the absence of their primary rim protector.
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