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2025-26 Brooklyn Nets Predictions and Odds to Win NBA Finals

by Spencer Toth - 9/26/2025

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The Brooklyn Nets have been dwelling in the basement of the Eastern Conference since trading away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but they are beginning to reap the rewards of a patient rebuild. There is no shortage of young talent entering the Nets' development pipeline, but is this season too early to expect tangible results? The oddsmakers aren’t giving the Nets much of a chance to make waves in April, but let’s dive into how bettors can best attack this lucrative betting market. 

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Brooklyn Nets Offseason Recap

The Brooklyn Nets retooled their roster this offseason in an attempt to set them up for a prosperous future. They had to ship out players to create playing time for their new talents, and Cameron Johnson was their biggest departure. Johnson kept this team afloat through some dark times in recent seasons and was traded for Michael Porter Jr. and a first-round pick. Michael Porter Jr. will instantly become the second option behind Cam Thomas and will help replace Johnson’s scoring. 

While the Nets were relatively quiet regarding signing new NBA players, they were very active in the draft. Brooklyn had five picks in the first round, including their own selection at 8th overall. Egor Demin was taken eighth overall, but a recent injury has left him on the sidelines to start the season. The 19-year-old will have plenty of time to break into the rotation, but won’t be able to make an impact in the early stages. Instead, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf, drafted 19th and 26th overall, are expected to make the biggest rookie impacts. The Nets are shallow at the point guard position since losing Dennis Schroder, and have yet to replace him. There will be lots of minutes for both of these rookies, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see one of them start to open up the new campaign. The Nets have been patient with their rebuild. This offseason further illustrates that Brooklyn will take their time in building a new core rather than rushing to sign washed-up NBA talents. 

Brooklyn Nets Season Expectations

The Brooklyn Nets have a win total of 20.5 wins, the lowest in the Eastern Conference. That should tell you all you need to know about the aspirations for this squad heading into the season. Brooklyn has talented prospects that may turn into future NBA stars, but instant success will be hard to measure. They will go on to lose more often than they win, but developing their talents remains the top priority for the Nets. A starting rotation featuring Thomas, Terance Mann, Porter Jr, and Nic Claxton could compete, but there will be little to play for in the second half of the year. On a positive note, the Nets only need to hit a home run with one or two of their five first-round picks to suddenly be back in the playoff conversation. One surprising superstar can instantly change the trajectory of a franchise, and the Nets will be hoping they found a diamond in the rough late in the first round. 

Brooklyn Nets Schedule Breakdown

The Nets have a forgiving start to the season, as they open up the year with four of their first seven at home, against mediocre sides. This could allow some early momentum to creep into the locker room, which would be a breath of fresh air after a few seasons in the basement. Their NBA Cup schedule is as tough as they come, as Brooklyn faces off against the Magic, 76ers, Pistons, and Celtics. In the closing weeks of the year, Brooklyn gets a six-game home stand before playing their final two games in Milwaukee and Toronto.

Brooklyn Nets Odds

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be one of the worst teams in the league this season. They have a win total of just 20.5, and +3000 odds to reach the NBA playoffs. Their title odds aren’t worth mentioning, but there are a few interesting ways to tail the Nets this season. They have odds as high as +2500 to reach the play-in tournament, which is certainly a possibility in a wide-open Eastern Conference. Their rock bottom win total of 20.5 also means that 25+ (+240), 30+ (+700), and 35+ (+1700) wins are all viable options. The Nets have been bad for the last two years, yet still finished with 32 and 26 wins in that span. 

2025-26 Brooklyn Nets Season Predictions and Best Bets

I won’t be calling for a Brooklyn Nets championship, but I do think the Nets have a better season than these odds suggest. Brooklyn has five first-round picks joining their roster, and a starting group that has been in the NBA for several years. That kind of veteran leadership, combined with fresh talent, is always dangerous, and this team could be better than expected. The first pick to make is for the Nets to make the play-in tournament at +2500. The wide-open nature of the Eastern Conference makes this the perfect longshot bet. Brooklyn only needs to beat out five teams to finish 10th, and there are a handful of candidates on the brink of disaster. This is obviously a long shot, but it offers odds worthy of a season-long investment. If you are looking for a better chance at cashing a Brooklyn Nets lottery ticket, you can bet both over 20.5 wins and 25+ wins at -110 and +240, respectively. The Nets will be right around the 25-win mark at the end of the season, and while this certainly isn’t a fun pick, it should leave you in the green more often than not. 

Top Pick: Brooklyn Nets 25+ Wins +240

Pick: Brooklyn Nets Over 20.5 Wins -110

Pick: Brooklyn Nets to Make the Play-in Tournament +2500

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