The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. The Brooklyn Nets have lost their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat the Nets and Celtics, but they just lost to the Hawks. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 122 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18 points and 3.8 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 84.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Facts
- The Thunder have won each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the Thunder’s last four games as favorites against the Nets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Bucks, Wizards, Thunder, Pelicans, and Rockets during this streak. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 114.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 20.8 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 20.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Lonnie Walker IV is dishing 1.6 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Team Facts
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents.
- Eight of the Nets’ last nine games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to be a cash cow for NBA bettors as they’re winning games, and they’re 23-10 ATS on the season. The Thunder also beat the Nets by 16 points on New Year’s Eve. The Brooklyn Nets are racking up the losses, and they’ve failed to cover 9 of their last 10 games. Just two teams heading in different directions. I have no choice but to lay the chalk with the Thunder on the road.
