Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 19, 2025

The NBA's Sunday lineup includes a Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder clash, pitting one of the Eastern Conference's struggling teams against one of the Western Conference's top contenders. Both teams are coming off losses, but the 34-7 Thunder enter as heavy favorites, hosting the 14-28 Nets.

This Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of seven games on the schedule, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

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Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder Prediction, Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Nets (+974) vs Thunder (-1895)

Spread: Nets +17.5 (-110) vs Thunder -17.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Nets o215.5 (-110) vs Thunder u215.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder preview

While many consider this game a likely win for the Thunder, the Nets have a history of surprising top teams, with victories over the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.

However, their recent struggles, including a 59-point loss to the LA Clippers, paint them as significant underdogs. They were more competitive in their narrow, one-point loss to the LA Lakers but now face the Thunder, who boast the best defensive and net ratings in the league.

A key question for OKC will be the status of MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He was a late scratch in their last game due to a wrist injury. Considering their matchup against a weaker opponent like the Nets, the Thunder may opt to rest him again to ensure full recovery.

The Thunder's loss to the Mavericks highlighted their struggles without Gilgeous-Alexander. Although they fought back from a 20-point deficit and even led in the fourth quarter, they ran out of steam without their closer.

Facing the Nets potentially without SGA, the Thunder will look for redemption.

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Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder predicted starting lineups

For the Thunder, Ajay Mitchell is out with a toe injury, Nikola Topic is out for the season due to an ACL injury, Isaiah Hartenstein is out with a calf strain and Chet Holmgren is out with a hip injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as questionable with a wrist issue.

For the Nets, De'Anthony Melton is out for the season with an ACL injury, Maxwell Lewis is out with a leg injury and Cam Thomas is out with a hamstring injury. Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) are all listed as questionable.

Nets

G - Ben Simmons | G - Keon Johnson | F - Ziaire Williams | F - Noah Clowney | C - Nic Claxton

Thunder

G - Cason Wallace | G - Isaiah Joe | F - Lu Dort | F - Jalen Williams | C - Jaylin Williams

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder betting props

• D’Angelo Russell to score over 13.5 points is -128 on FanDuel. He’s expected to hit this mark.
• Nic Claxton to grab over 7.5 rebounds is -106 on Caesars. With the Thunder’s depleted frontcourt, he’s likely to exceed this total.

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Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder prediction

Despite being shorthanded and possibly without their star player, the OKC Thunder are expected to handle the Nets. Their loss to Dallas came as they adjusted to the sudden absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the team should be more cohesive tonight.

We’re predicting the Thunder will win, but we’re taking the under on the spread, anticipating a victory margin of 12 to 15 points.