Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 11/20/2014
Friday, November 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City
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The Brooklyn Nets, who are just 1-4 on the road so far this season, will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Earlier this month, the Nets blew out the Thunder by the score of 116-85 at home.
On Wednesday night, the Nets lost their fifth consecutive game when they were beaten by the Milwaukee Bucks 122-118 in overtime. Brooklyn did shoot 47.8 percent in that loss, but they also committed 20 turnovers.
The Nets have struggled on defense so far this year, allowing opponents to score 102 points per game against them. Center Brook Lopez has scored 16.2 points per game so far this season while grabbing five rebounds per game. Their top scorer is point guard Deron Williams, who is averaging 18.2 points per game.
The Thunder's struggles continued on Wednesday when they were defeated 107-100 by the Denver Nuggets on the road. They played well most of that game, but they were outscored 34-25 in the third quarter.
So far this season, the injury-plagued Thunder have only been able to score 89.7 points per game. Big man Serge Ibaka has scored 15.5 points per game this season while grabbing 7.8 rebounds per game. Point guard Reggie Jackson is averaging 19.8 points and 7.7 assists per game in his 10 starts, while third-year small forward Perry Jones has scored 15 points per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Trends
Brooklyn Nets are 4-7-0 Against the Spread
Brooklyn Nets are 6-5-0 against the Over/Under
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Trends
Oklahoma City Thunder are 6-6-1 Against the Spread
Oklahoma City Thunder are 4-8-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Brooklyn Nets
No injuries to report at this time
Oklahoma City Thunder
11/20/14 G Andre Roberson Knee doubtful Friday vs. Brooklyn
11/20/14 F Perry Jones Knee doubtful Friday vs. Brooklyn
10/31/14 G Russell Westbrook Hand out indefinitely
10/27/14 F Grant Jerrett Ankle out indefinitely
10/24/14 F Mitch McGary Foot out indefinitely
10/12/14 F Kevin Durant Foot out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take Brooklyn
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