The Brooklyn Nets (27-15) battle the San Antonio Spurs (13-31) Tuesday. Tip from AT&T Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-102 Sunday, failing to cover as 4.5-point home favorites. Brooklyn is 19-21-2 against the spread (ATS) and is 14-8 straight up on the road. It has failed to cover 3 games in a row and 4 of its last 5. The Nets rank 2nd in field goal percentage (50.8%) and 4th in opponents’ field goal percentage (45.2%).
The Spurs lost 132-119 to the Sacramento Kings Sunday, failing to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs. They are 21-23 ATS on the season and just 8-16 straight up at home. The Spurs have failed to cover 2 outings in a row but are 5-2 ATS over their last 7. Their major weakness is defense, ranking 30th in opponents’ field goal percentage (50.7%) and 30th in opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage (39.9%).
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Nets at Spurs odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Spurs +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets -6.5 (-105) | Spurs +6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Nets at Spurs key injuries
Nets
- F Kevin Durant (knee) out
Spurs
- F Doug McDermott (back) questionable
- F Devin Vassell (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 117, Spurs 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Spurs should have a shot here as the Nets have lost 2 in a row, both at home. Nonetheless, the points are the better play here.
Against the spread
BET SPURS +6.5 (-115).
The Nets have struggled to cover as of late. They have failed to cover 3 straight games, 2 of which they were favorites in. Brooklyn has been without Durant for its last 2 games, losing 109-98 at home against the Boston Celtics and 112-102 at home against Oklahoma City.
The size and speed of F Keldon Johnson could cause trouble for the Nets with Durant sidelined. The Spurs have covered 5 of their last 7 and are 12-10 ATS at home as well.
Considering the Nets’ struggles, back SPURS +6.5 (-115).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 234.5 (-108).
The Nets without Durant haven’t been the same beast offensively. Brooklyn has gone Under in 5 straight games and averaged 100 points per game over its last 2 (without KD).
The Spurs have gone Over in 5 straight games but it has been their opponents’ dominance that has forced most of those results. San Antonio has averaged 116 points per game in its last 2 games but has allowed 138 per game. The Nets won’t have that same pace that the Kings or Warriors (the Spurs’ last two opponents) play with.
Back the UNDER 234.5 (-108).
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