The Brooklyn Nets (14-28) travel to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) on Sunday, January 19th. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and televised on YES. Both the Nets and Thunder will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Nets vs Thunder
The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Nets fell to 14-28 on the season after a narrow 102-101 loss to the Lakers on Friday. Brooklyn was +9.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it close, losing by just one point. The total score of 203 points fell short of the 215.5-point over/under line.
Brooklyn trailed 51-45 at halftime but outscored the Lakers 33-30 in the 4th quarter, making a late push after entering the final period down 72-68.
The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Oklahoma City’s record dropped to 34-7 after a 106-98 road loss to the Mavericks on Friday. The Thunder, who were favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell short of the 221-point over/under line.
Dallas took control early with a 10-0 run, and a dominant 41-17 2nd quarter put the Thunder in a tough spot. OKC responded by outscoring the Mavericks 33-14 in the 3rd quarter, but Dallas pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Thunder 29-22.
Nets Offense Breakdown
The Nets connected on 17 threes, shooting 44.7% from beyond the arc in their 102-101 loss to the Lakers. D’Angelo Russell led the way, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 19 points and 8 assists.
Tosan Evbuomwan and Ziaire Williams each added 15 points, with Evbuomwan shooting 60% from the field. Russell and Evbuomwan both scored 9 points in the 4th quarter.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
In the Thunder’s 98-point effort against the Mavericks, they shot just 38.5% from the field, but connected on 20 threes at a 43.5% rate. Luguentz Dort hit 6 threes, shooting 75% from deep, and finished with 18 points.
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 19 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter. Jaylin Williams also added 10 of his 12 points in the final period.
Nets Team Defense
The Nets held the Lakers to 102 points but couldn’t come away with the win. They gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. However, they allowed 30 points in the 4th quarter.
Brooklyn limited the Lakers to 12 made threes on 35% shooting. Los Angeles went to the line 18 times, making 14 free throws. The Nets gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 6 blocks.
Thunder Team Defense
Defensively, the Nets held the Lakers to 102 points, despite giving up 30 points in the 4th quarter. They allowed 24 points in the 1st, 27 in the 2nd, and just 21 in the 3rd.
The Lakers shot 46% from the field, including 35% from three, where they hit 12 threes. The Nets sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 33 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 6 blocks.
Nets vs Thunder Trends
- Across the Nets last ten road games, the team averaged 104 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Through their last three home contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 101. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- The Thunder have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread.
Nets vs Thunder Prediction
For a pick on the point-spread in this Thunder vs. Nets matchup, our bet is to grab the Nets at +17.5. Even though our projections have the Thunder winning 107-99, we see the Nets as the play on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Nets and Thunder finishing with a combined 206 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Last updated:January 19, 2025 Nets, Thunder