NBA Betting Action: San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets May 12, 2021

NBA Betting Action San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets (May 12, 2021)

When healthy, the Nets are as talented as any team in the NBA. Of course, the problem is that Brooklyn has been injury-riddled all season. Kevin Durant just returned after several weeks on the shelf. Kyrie Irving missed a chunk of time this year. Now, James Harden remains out indefinitely with a bad hamstring. Brooklyn emerged as a top NBA bets favorite when they acquired Harden. And when the Nets big three is on the hardwood, they resemble a fantasy team. San Antonio will miss the postseason for the second consecutive season. Their playoff string is confirmed as finished.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting Information

Date and Time:Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 8 p.m. ET
Location:Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Spurs at Nets TV Coverage:NBA League Pass
Spurs vs. Nets Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Spurs+3 (-110)233 (-110)+135
Nets-3 (-110)233 (-110)-155
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San Antonio Spurs at Brooklyn Nets SBG Odds overview

On this occasion, gamblers have quite an offshore betting challenge. San Antonio is playing out the string and outclassed. Brooklyn is missing Harden and may use load management with Irving and Durant. Especially with Philadelphia owning a three-game lead for the Eastern Conference’s top seed.

San Antonio Spurs Team Overview

Late on, the Spurs covered one of their most recent four games. Three of those four games stayed under the number. San Antonio is 32-35 straight up, 36-30-1 against the spread, and 32-35 under the total. In sum, the Spurs rank 21st for scoring offense and 16th for points allowed.

Forward DeMar DeRozan is far and away from the top player in San Antonio. To illustrate, he averages a team-best 21.4 points per game. DeRozan scored 20 or more points in seven of his last eight games.

Brooklyn Nets Team Overview

Brooklyn failed to cover four of its most recent five games. Four of the Nets’ most recent five games stayed under the total. As a result, Brooklyn is 44-24 straight up, 34-34 against the spread, and 38-20 over the number. NBA metrics show the Nets 2nd for scoring offense and 23rd for points allowed.

First among Nets scorers is forward Kevin Durant with 28.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Durant scored 30 or more points in four of his most recent five games. While guard Kyrie Irving brings 27.4 points and 6.2 assists per contest. Irving scored 28 or more points in four of his last five games.

San Antonio Spurs at Brooklyn Nets Betting Trends

  • San Antonio covered only one of their most recent four away games
  • Three of the Spurs last four away games stayed under the total
  • Brooklyn got the cash in three of their most recent four home games
  • Five of the previous seven Nets home games cleared the total
  • San Antonio paid in only one of their most recent seven against the Nets
  • Four of the last seven between the Spurs and Nets cleared the total
  • San Antonio got the cash in only two of their most recent seven visits to Brooklyn
  • Six of the last seven in his series at Barclays Center stayed under the number

San Antonio Spurs at Brooklyn Nets SBG Picks

As was previously noted, the Nets boss the payout window against the Spurs. Despite Harden’s absence, Brooklyn owns the NBA Bets advantage of depth.

Spurs at Nets SBG Best Bet: Brooklyn Nets.