Feb. 20, 2026, 7:13 a.m. ET
The Brooklyn Nets (15-39) and Oklahoma City Thunder (42-14) meet Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nets vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 series: Thunder won 2-0
The Nets were obliterated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-84 Thursday, failing to cover as a 15.5-point road underdog with the Under (229.5) cashing. Brooklyn has lost 2 straight and 5 of its last 7 contests, going 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 25-28-1 ATS on the season.
The Thunder lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 110-93 on Feb. 12 prior to the All-Star break, failing to cover as a 13.5-point home favoriteas the Under (214.5) hit. Oklahoma City is just 2-3 over its last 5 games yet is 2-2-1 ATS in that span. It is 27-28-1 ATS on the season.
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Moneyline (ML): Nets +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Thunder -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $105)Against the spread (ATS): Nets +17.5 (-115) | Thunder -17.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Nets at Thunder key injuries
Nets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Thursday’s game)
C Nix Claxton (ankle) out
Thunder
G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) outF Jalen Williams (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at Thunder picks and predictionsPrediction
Thunder 118, Nets 102
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Thunder (-1600) should win with ease, but after flopping against the Bucks prior to the All-Star break, they certainly aren’t worth the price here.
BET NETS +17.5 (-115).
The Thunder will be short their reigning MVP in this one, and they haven’t played well when he’s been sidelined. OKC is 2-3 in games SGA has missed, and it is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 contests as a double-digit favorite.
While the Nets are coming off an atrocious loss, they have scored at least 110 points in 3 of their last 4 games. Brooklyn has the talent to keep this one remotely close.
Back NETS +17.5 (-115).
BET OVER 212.5 (-110).
Both sides are trending toward the Over here. The Thunder have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games, allowing at least 109 points in all 5 of those performances. The Nets are 5-1 O/U in their previous 6 games, and they’ve given up 112 points or more in each of those. Neither defense has been competing at an elite level.
Take OVER 212.5 (-110).
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