The Brooklyn Nets (15-39) and Oklahoma City Thunder (42-14) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Thunder are 18-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Thunder -18), with the over/under set at 212.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -1600 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +900 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Friday, February 20.
Nets vs Thunder Prediction
- Nets vs Thunder pick: Chet Holmgren Under 17.5 Points (-115)
My Nets vs Thunder best bet is on Chet Holmgren to score under 17.5 points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Thunder Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+18 -110 | 212.5 -110o / -110u | +900 |
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-18 -110 | 212.5 -110o / -110u | -1600 |
Nets vs Thunder NBA Preview
The Thunder are massive 18-point favorites against the Nets coming out of the All-Star break in tonight's matchup.
As a result, we may see limited need for the Thunder's top players in this spot.
Even though the Thunder have ruled out a number of key players including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, that has not translated into a significant uptick in usage for Chet Holmgren.
We generally see that usage distributed more to the rest of the supporting cast, such as guys like Aaron Wiggins.
Nets vs Thunder Predictions, Betting Analysis
Holmgren has played two games without both SGA and J-Dub this season — and he scored 17 and 16 points in those two games.
With only J-Dub sidelined, Holmgren is averaging 17.6 points per game, and has gone Under this mark in 14-of-25 games.
When the Thunder have closed as double-digit favorites, he’s also stayed Under this mark in 9-of-14 games.
Given that this is Brooklyn’s second game in as many days and the huge 18-point spread, I think there are plenty of paths to an Under here for Chet.
Pick: Chet Holmgren Under 17.5 Points (-115)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in tonight's matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Thunder vs. Nets betting prediction is on Chet Holmgren under 17.5 points at -115.
Thunder vs Nets Betting Trends
