Nets vs. Thunder NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 5

Nets vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 5, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
• Coverage: YES and BSOK

The Brooklyn Nets (15-20) are 5.5-point underdogs as they look to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (23-10) on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Barclays Center. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on YES and BSOK. The matchup has an over/under of 234.

Nets vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Nets vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (59.7%)

Nets vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder have covered the spread 23 times over 33 games with a set spread.
• The Nets have 18 wins against the spread in 35 games this season.
• Games involving the Thunder have hit the over 19 times out of 35 chances this season.
• Nets games this season have gone over the total in 17 of 35 opportunities (48.6%).
• Against the spread, Oklahoma City has performed better when playing at home, covering 14 times in 19 home games, and nine times in 14 road games.
• The Thunder have hit the over on the total in 12 of 19 home games (63.2%), compared to seven of 14 road games (50%).
• Brooklyn's winning percentage against the spread at home is .647 (11-5-1). On the road, it is .389 (7-11-0).
• Nets games have gone above the over/under more often at home (10 times out of 17) than away (seven of 18) this season.

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points, 6.4 assists and 5.9 boards.
• Chet Holmgren averages 17.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists, shooting 54.4% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jalen Williams is averaging 18.0 points, 3.9 assists and 3.8 boards.
• Josh Giddey is averaging 12.1 points, 4.4 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
• Luguentz Dort is averaging 11.1 points, 4.1 boards and 1.4 assists.

Nets Leaders

• Mikal Bridges averages 20.7 points, 5.2 boards and 3.7 assists. He is also draining 45.0% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 2.0 triples per contest.
• Spencer Dinwiddie averages 13.8 points, 3.9 boards and 6.5 assists. He is also draining 38.8% of his shots from the floor and 31.6% from 3-point range, with 2.0 treys per game.
• The Nets are receiving 11.6 points, 9.7 boards and 1.7 assists per game from Nicolas Claxton.
• Per game, Cameron Thomas provides the Nets 20.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Day'Ron Sharpe's numbers on the season are 7.4 points, 7.1 boards and 1.4 assists per contest. He is sinking 57.9% of his shots from the field.

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