Warriors vs Nets

Stephen Curry and the Warriors roll into Brooklyn on the second night of a back-to-back after an overtime loss in Toronto that snapped a four-game winning streak, while the Nets counter with a three-game surge fueled by Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas’ explosive return from his hamstring layoff. Golden State’s backcourt depth is thinned by ongoing absences for Seth Curry, De’Anthony Melton and L.J. Cryer, but with Curry historically carving up the Nets at Barclays and Jimmy Butler III stabilizing both ends, the talent gap still leans slightly toward the visitors despite the travel and fatigue concerns. I’m backing Golden State on the moneyline at -170, grading it a B due to solid win probability but modest payout and the risk of a rejuvenated Nets offense at home. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 29/12/2025 09:41

Michael Porter Jr. and the Nets have quietly turned into an efficient scoring group during their current 4–1 run, capped by a 123–107 win in Minnesota with Cam Thomas dropping 30 off the bench, just as the Warriors have been trading in defense for fireworks in recent high-scoring outings, including a 126–116 Christmas win over Dallas and last night’s 141–127 overtime shootout in Toronto. With Golden State’s guard rotation undermanned by injuries and the team flying in on tired legs, their defense is an obvious candidate to sag, while Brooklyn’s revived spacing around Porter, Thomas and Nic Claxton’s rim pressure should keep the pace up and the scoreboard moving. Given both teams’ recent totals and the offensive upside on the floor, I like Over 221.5 at -110 with a B grade, acknowledging some risk that Brooklyn’s defense—which has produced a couple of recent blowout wins—could keep this just under the number. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 29/12/2025 09:41

Brooklyn’s three-game winning streak, capped by that statement road win in Minnesota, contrasts with a Warriors team that just blew a double-digit fourth-quarter lead in Toronto and now faces a quick turnaround in another hostile Eastern arena where Curry needed 40 points to eke out a two-point win over the Nets last season. With Golden State’s rotation still managing backcourt injuries and Al Horford getting the occasional rest day, the Warriors’ margin for error on the road is thin, while a healthier Nets group—still missing only Haywood Highsmith—now adds Thomas’ instant offense to Porter and Claxton’s steady production, making them far more competitive than their overall record suggests. Expect Golden State’s star power to keep this close but with the travel spot, recent form and past nail-biter between these cores in this building, I’ll take Brooklyn +3.5 at -105 and grade it a B+ for the combination of home-court cushion and attractive price. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 29/12/2025 09:41