Oklahoma City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 12-31-23 NBA Picks

The Brooklyn Nets need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder look to stay hot after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Brooklyn Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Pistons last week but are coming off losses to the Bucks and Wizards. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 115.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 22.5 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Lonnie Walker IV is dishing 1.6 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Team Facts

• The Nets have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents.
• Six of the Nets’ last seven games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview 

The Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from losses to the Lakers with wins over the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.2 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18 points and 3.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 85.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Facts

• The Thunder have won each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Eight of the Thunder’s last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.

Brooklyn Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction

The Brooklyn Nets have run into a rough patch all of a sudden with recent ugly losses, and they’ve failed to cover eight of their last nine games. The Oklahoma City Thunder are a young team that’s starting to find themselves, and they’re 21-9 ATS on the season. It’s getting harder and harder to bet against the Thunder, with them racking up the wins and covers. The line is a bit steep, but this feels like two teams heading in different directions.