The Phoenix Suns (2-7) go head-to-head against the Brooklyn Nets (4-6) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will air on YES Network.
Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns Free Prediction
In the Nets’ last matchup, they blew out the Philadelphia 76ers, 122-97, as 4-point underdogs. The total points for the game (219) were under the O/U total of 222.5. The Nets had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 14.1) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.8 (above their season average of 23.8). Jarrett Allen played well for Brooklyn, contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Suns edged the Memphis Grizzlies in their last contest, 102-100, despite being 4-point underdogs. The game’s total points (202) finished under the O/U total of 211. Phoenix made good use of their 26 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 22 of them (84.6 percent). Memphis, on the other hand, was 21-29 (72.4 percent). With 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Phoenix’s Trevor Ariza had a solid game.
Brooklyn should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Nets rank eighth in effective field goal percentage (0.516), while Phoenix ranks 19th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535) since last season.
Brooklyn comes into the contest with records of 4-6 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS). Vegas is exceedingly accurate when predicting totals of Nets games, with an even split between overs and unders.
Meanwhile, Phoenix is 2-7 SU and 4-5 ATS. Games including the Suns have a tendency to finish under the O/U total (55.6 percent).
These two teams split two games last season. In the most recent game, the Nets won 98-92. Brooklyn had a better effective field goal percentage (0.448 vs. 0.384). Phoenix, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (26-35; 74.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Phoenix is 8-2 and Brooklyn is 15-1.
When reaching the century mark, the Nets are 28-40 and the Suns are 18-39.
Brooklyn ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (35.6) while Phoenix ranks 21st (28.2).
The Suns rank 14th in fast break points per game (14.0) while the Nets rank 29th (10.3).
Brooklyn ranks 10th in assists per game (23.8) while Phoenix ranks 25th (21.6).
The Suns rank 14th in second chance points allowed per game (13.0) while the Nets rank 25th (13.8).
Phoenix scores 14.9 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 24th in the league. Brooklyn ranks 28th in points off turnovers given up (17.7 per game).
The Nets rank ninth in points in the paint per game (44.5) while the Suns rank 12th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.1).
Phoenix ranks 19th in rebounds per game (43.9) while Brooklyn ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (46.7).
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