Oklahoma City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting Prediction
PublishedFebruary 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:February 26, 2025 ,

NBA City Thunder vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 2/26/2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder (46-11) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (21-36) on Wednesday, February 26th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. Both the Thunder and Nets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Thunder vs Nets

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The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Oklahoma City’s season record fell to 46-11 after a stunning 131-128 home loss to the Timberwolves on Monday. The Thunder were -11.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 228 by 31 points.

After leading 102-80 heading into the 4th quarter, OKC’s offense stalled, scoring just 19 points while allowing 41. Minnesota went on a decisive 16-0 run, stretching the score from 121-106 to 137-106.

The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nets fell to 21-36 on the season after a 107-99 loss to the Wizards on Monday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 218-point over/under line.

Brooklyn went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 67-59 to 77-59. However, they couldn’t maintain their momentum, scoring just 12 points in the 4th quarter while allowing Washington to score 22 points and take the win.

Thunder Offense Breakdown

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in their 131-128 loss to the Timberwolves, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. Jalen Williams added 27 points, with 8 coming in the 4th quarter, while Aaron Wiggins contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds.

Oklahoma City made 15 threes, shooting 30.6% from beyond the arc and 42.5% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 3rd, finishing with 6 points in the 4th and 3 in overtime.

Nets Offense Breakdown

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In their 99-point effort against the Wizards, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, though they connected on 14 threes at a 38.9% clip. Ziaire Williams led the way, hitting 5 threes at 71.4% and finishing with 19 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd quarter.

Cameron Johnson added 17 points, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter, while Tyrese Martin contributed 15 points, making 3 threes. Martin also added 5 rebounds, tying Williams for the team lead in that category.

Thunder Team Defense

The Thunder put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Timberwolves to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 35 and 41 points, respectively, in a 131-128 loss. Despite the defeat, Oklahoma City did well in limiting Minnesota’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes on 28% shooting.

Oklahoma City sent Minnesota to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 34 attempts. The Thunder finished with 37 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards. They also added 10 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Nets Team Defense

The Thunder put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Timberwolves to just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 35 and 41 points, respectively, in a 131-128 loss. Despite the defeat, Oklahoma City did well in limiting Minnesota’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes on 28% shooting.

Overall, the Thunder sent the Timberwolves to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 34 attempts. Oklahoma City finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Thunder vs Nets Trends

  • In their last five games away from home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Nets offense has averaged 103 points per game while allowing an average of 109. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 6-4 ATS.
  • Brooklyn has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Oklahoma City has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

Thunder vs Nets Prediction

The Thunder is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 138-83. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Thunder at -17.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 217.5, and our model projects the Thunder and Nets to reach a combined total of 221 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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