The Oklahoma City Thunder and Brooklyn Nets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs. Thunder prediction. This article will include a Nets vs. Thunder pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Magic and Timberwolves and then play the Wizards next. The Thunder have won 14 of their last 16 games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 118.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 107.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.6 points and 6.7 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 17.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the 76ers and Trail Blazers, and they play the Knicks next. The Nets have lost 29 of their last 35 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Thunder’s last five games at Barclays Center.
- The Thunder have lost three of their last four games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Thunder and Nets.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 27 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 12 games following a home loss.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Nets’ last 10 night games at Barclays Center have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Thunder’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Noah Clowney is one of only eight qualified centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
- Danny Wolf ranks 15th amongst qualified centers for assists per game (2.3) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only player in the league to have recorded 15+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Chet Holmgren is one of only three players to have made 9+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (106.6).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+10.7).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (43.5%).
Nets vs Thunder Injury Report
The Nets will be without Egor Demin, Michael Porter, and Day’Ron Sharpe. Ben Saraf is questionable.
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber, Branden Carlson, and Jalen Williams.
Nets vs Thunder Prediction
The Thunder have the ability to blow the doors off but as I’ve said time and time again, these aren’t your cash cow OKC teams from the last two seasons. The Thunder are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and 32-36-1 ATS on the season. The Thunder played the Magic last night and now travel to New York for this game. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Thunder sit guys, as they’ve been careful in managing guys as of late. The Nets don’t win games, but they have cashed 30 tickets. This line is nuts and oddsmakers continue to show too much respect toward the Thunder. Give me the points.