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The Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of six NBA games scheduled on the final day of 2023. It's the first game between the Nets and Thunder this season, with Oklahoma City winning the last three. Let's look at the preview for Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder, including prediction and betting tips for Dec. 31.
Brooklyn has lost two games in a row heading into Sunday's matchup in Oklahoma City. The Nets were blown up by the Milwaukee Bucks before suffering an embarrassing loss to the Washington Wizards. The Thunder, meanwhile, extended their winning streak to three after a win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Nets and Thunder will be playing against each other for the 98th time in the regular season. The Thunder have dominated the all-time head-to-head matchup 62-35. They have also won eight of the last 10 games against the Nets since Jan. 23, 2018.
Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder preview, prediction, odds and betting tips
The Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder is scheduled for Sunday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on the YES Network in New York and Bally Sports Oklahoma.
Moneyline: Nets (+280) vs Thunder (-350)
Spread: Nets +8.5 (-115) vs Thunder -8.5 (-105)
Total (O/U): Nets -105 (o237) vs Thunder -115 (u237)
Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder preview
The Brooklyn Nets are ninth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-17. The Nets are struggling with just three wins in their last 10 games. They might have reached the lowest point of their season on Friday when they lost to the Washington Wizards.
Meanwhile, the OKC Thunder are coming off another statement win over defending champions Denver Nuggets. The Thunder are second in the Western Conference with a 21-9 record, winning eight of their last 10 contests.
Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder starting lineups
The Brooklyn Nets have two players listed as injured and out on Sunday's game. Nicolas Claxton is probable but will likely play despite an unspecified illness. Coach Jacque Vaughn is expected to use a starting lineup of Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson and Claxton.
Meanwhile, the OKC Thunder are completely healthy and will have every player available. Coach Mark Daigneault will use his starting five of Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder betting tips
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is slightly favored to go over 33.5 points, which is not a bad bet to take, as he has scored at least 34 points in his last four games. SGA is averaging 31.4 points per game this season, but has been on a tear this month.
Meanwhile, SGA is favored to go under 2.5 steals against the Brooklyn Nets. He's leading the league in steals per game and is on an 11-game streak with at least two steals. It's safer to bet over based on his recent performances.
Mikal Bridges is an underdog to score more than 22.5 points on Sunday night. Bridges is averaging 21.1 points per game, so it's safer to bet under, as he has not scored over 22 points in his last three games.
Brooklyn Nets vs OKC Thunder prediction
The OKC Thunder are the heavy favorites to beat the Brooklyn Nets at home on New Year's Eve. The Thunder have been the much better team this season, so it's best to bet for them to win.
Oddsmakers are predicting the Thunder to get the victory and cover the spread. The total is also predicted to go over, with the Thunder's total to go over in four of their last five games.
