The Oklahoma City Thunder (26-20) meet the Brooklyn Nets (18-29) at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The game can be seen on YES Network at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
Oklahoma City opened as a 10-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 213.5 points.
Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Prediction
The last time the Nets played, they defeated the Detroit Pistons, 101-100. The Nets, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.504, had a mark of 0.544 and held the Pistons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 22.8). Brooklyn rallied around Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who put up 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Thunder dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last contest, 148-124. The Thunder had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 27.8) and had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 12.6). With 23 points, 20 assists and nine rebounds, Russell Westbrook had a solid outing for Oklahoma City.
Brooklyn might have trouble putting up points as they face off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Oklahoma City currently ranks fifth in defensive efficiency, while the Nets rank 26th in offensive efficiency.
Although Brooklyn struggles winning games straight up (18-29 SU), they have an excellent 29-17-1 record against the spread (ATS). Of the Nets’ 47 games, 26 have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City owns records of 26-20 SU and 18-27-1 ATS. Much like Brooklyn, games featuring the Thunder also have typically finished under the total (58.7 percent).
DeMarre Carroll has averaged 17.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals over the last five games for Brooklyn.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Caris LeVert put up 21 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Nets, who were 7-point underdogs, defeated the Thunder 100-95. The game finished with a total of 195 points, which was 21 points below the projected point total of 216 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Brooklyn’s biggest strengths. They made 30 trips to the line, while Oklahoma City went 23 times.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Thunder, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Brooklyn is 16-8 ATS with 13 unders and 11 overs.
At home, Oklahoma City is 9-13-1 ATS with 14 unders and 9 overs.
Brooklyn is 11-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while Oklahoma City is 17-5.
The Nets are 14-20 when they reach 100 points, while the Thunder are 22-9.
Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (9.4) while Brooklyn ranks last (6.3).
The Thunder rank second in rebounds allowed per game (40.9) while the Nets rank 29th (45.9).
Oklahoma City ranks fourth in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (14.7).
The Nets rank first in three pointers allowed per game (25.5) while the Thunder rank 22nd (30.3).
Oklahoma City ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (4.4) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (5.7).
The Thunder rank second in second chance points per game (14.7) while the Nets rank 17th (12.2).
Oklahoma City ranks fourth in fast break points per game (14.1) while Brooklyn ranks 17th (10.3).
The Nets rank 16th in assists per game (22.3) while the Thunder rank 25th (21.2).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Brooklyn is 3-1-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Oklahoma City is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Nets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Thunder have scored an average of 109.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 99.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
