Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick – Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder (46-11) and Brooklyn Nets (21-36) will battle one another for the second time this season on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Current NBA betting odds show the Thunder are heavily favored with a point spread of -17.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Thunder are coming off a 131-128 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their recent battle. This loss snapped their two-game winning streak and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games.

Oklahoma City had a 24-point lead going into the fourth quarter, but allowed the Timberwolves to get hot and were abysmal on the offensive end in those 12 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.

The Timberwolves shot 45.4 percent from the field and made 28.1 percent of their threes. OKC connected on 42.5 percent of their shots, with success on 30.6 percent of threes. The Timberwolves also led in free throws made at 34, while OKC made 23.

The Thunder are getting 118.4 points per game, which ranks fourth in the league. On defense, they are holding opponents to the second-best average of 105.7 points per game. This margin of error ranks the best overall.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Nets have been solid over their last five games, going 3-2. However, they are coming off a 107-99 defeat against the Washington Wizards, marking their second loss in a three-game span.

Brooklyn had a legit chance to win this game, especially after posting 39 points in the second quarter alone. A poor performance in the fourth led to their demise, as they only put up 12 points total. Ziaire Williams led with 19 points on 60.0 percent shooting from the field.

Brooklyn made 39.3 percent of their field goals while also shooting 38.9 percent from deep. They allowed the Wizards to make half of their shots, while making 41.9 percent from three point territory. The Wizards led with 24 free throws made while the Nets made 19.

The Nets rank second to last in the league offensively with 104.8 points a game. Their defense is slightly more appealing, likely due to them having the slowest pace in the game, as they allow 110.8 points a game from opponents and rank eighth. This negative ratio puts them at 26th.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you the most appealing Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets betting odds, showing the Thunder as 17.5-point favorites. Market predictions suggest the Thunder have a 90.9 percent chance of winning.

These two met back in January with the Thunder running away with it in a 127-101 victory. The Thunder are too overpowered for a struggling Nets, so look for them to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -17.5 (-110)