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The All-Star break wasn’t long enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell all start the second half on the injured list.
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Although OKC is a massive 18-point favorite on Friday, February 20, there’s plenty of value in the Brooklyn Nets keeping it close in the first half.
My Nets vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks break down why there are too many points for OKC to cover with so many key players sidelined tonight.
Nets vs Thunder prediction
Nets vs Thunder best bet: Nets +10.5 first half (-110)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are just 2-3 SU and 2-2-1 ATS in the five games without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dropping to 18th in net rating over that span.
Missing the reigning MVP is one thing, but with Jalen Williams also out, this is a different challenge.
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Make no mistake, the Brooklyn Nets aren’t a strong team, but given who’s out for OKC, it could take a quarter or two for them to get going.
There are just too many points here, so I’ll take the Nets to keep it close in the first half.
Nets vs Thunder odds
Spread: Nets +18 (-110) | Thunder -18 (-110)
Moneyline: Nets +900 | Thunder -1600
Over/Under: Over 212.5 (-110) | Under 212.5 (-110)
Nets vs Thunder betting trend to know
Oklahoma City has only hit the 1H moneyline in seven of its last 14 home games (-27.50 Units / -42% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Nets vs. Thunder.
How to watch Nets vs Thunder
Location
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Date
Friday, February 20, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
YES, FDSN Oklahoma
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