The Brooklyn Nets host the Miami Heat on Thursday night in a game where Kevin Durant is expected to return to the lineup.
The team has struggled without KD, owning a record of 5-16 since his last start (Jan 15). However, the former MVP’s presence should help the club elevate up the standings in the Eastern Conference (currently the No. 8 seed at 32-31).
Much has changed since Durant last played. Brooklyn traded away James Harden and Paul Millsap in a deal that brought Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond. The Nets also brought on Goran Dragic.
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Heat at Nets Odds
- Spread: Nets +1.5 (-110)
- Total: 222.0 (-110)
- Moneyline: Heat +100
- Odds via PointsBet
Brooklyn is without Kyrie Irving in the contest, as he’s ineligible to play in homes games because of the city’s vaccine mandate.
Miami has been playing well all season, as they lead the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-22. They’ve won nine of their last 12, including a 115-111 win over the Nets (2/15).
Brooklyn Nets Championship Odds
The Nets have odds of +800 to win the NBA Finals at PointsBet.
Oddsmakers still include Kevin Durant in the MVP race, giving him 150-1 odds to win the award this season.
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