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In this NJBetting.com feature, you will learn everything you need to know about Brooklyn Nets odds in New Jersey including the current affairs of the team, wagering on the Brooklyn Nets at an online sportsbook in NJ, and more.

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A founding member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), the franchise that is the modern-day Brooklyn Nets has a long history going back to the 1960s. Despite always playing second fiddle to the area’s other team, the New York Knicks, the Nets have seen some success as of late, as they look to build on a talented young core in years to come.

Despite failing to punch through to the NBA Finals, the Nets have quietly made the postseason in each of the past five seasons, losing in the first round in four and in the conference semi-finals in 2020-21. In 2022-23, the Nets clinched the 6th spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs following a 45-37 regular season, before being swept in the first round vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

While their recent stars Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden have all been traded, the Nets still have some talent that is good enough to keep them in postseason contention. Leading the way is SF Mikal Bridges, who is complemented by a young core that includes Cam Thomas (SG), Cameron Johnson (SF), and veteran Spencer Dinwiddie (PG).

Wagering on the Brooklyn Nets on an online sportsbook in New Jersey

Wagering on the Brooklyn Nets on an online sportsbook in New Jersey has never been easier, as The Garden State now offers 16 online sportsbooks to choose from. Following a few simple steps, we here at NJBetting.com lay out everything to expect.

  1. Find Bonus: Each of the 16 online sportsbooks currently available in New Jersey has reviews right here at NJBetting.com. After finding the online bookie that works best for you, click the “Get Bonus” button at the top of their page to receive the best welcome offer available. From here, you will be automatically redirected to the online sportsbook’s NJ landing page.
  2. Sign Up For New Jersey Sportsbook Account: With the most generous welcome offer available applied to your account already, you will first have to choose your login credentials including username, email, and password. Next, you will have to verify your identity by entering your legal information including first and last name, home address, phone number, and the last four digits of your social security number.
  3. Agree to Terms & Policies: In order to finalize your account, check the relevant boxes to agree to the New Jersey Sportsbook’s terms and conditions and privacy policies. You will also likely be given the option, if you wish, to sign up for marketing materials and other promotional offers.
  4. Deposit Method Options: Thanks to the backing of the state government of New Jersey, you will have nearly two dozen options when it comes to depositing funds into your account. Choose the payment option that works best for you and deposit a minimum of $5 or $10, depending on the online sportsbook.
  5. Bet on the Brooklyn Nets: Your account has now been registered, identity verified, and funds deposited into your account. From here, all that is left is to place your first wager on the Brooklyn Nets. Head to the All Sports section > Basketball > NBA, to see all of the available Brooklyn Nets wagering options.

Which bet types can you use for the Brooklyn Nets?

There are many different types of bets you can use for the Brooklyn Nets, with everything from straight bets, team prop bets, player prop bets, and more. Today, we are going to cover a few of the basic bet types you can use for Brooklyn Nets wagering, with real-life examples of each.

  • Money line: A money line wager is simply one on which team will win the game, at the currently posted odds. Teams with negative numbers next to their odds are the game’s favorite, while teams with a positive sign next to their numbers are the game’s underdogs.

Example: Brooklyn Nets (+210) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (-230). In this scenario, the Nets are more than 2/1 underdogs to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. If the Nets were able to pull off an upset, a $100 wager would return $310 ($100 risked + $210 won).

  • Point Spread: Also referred as a “Puck Line” (hockey) and “Run Line” (baseball), the point spread refers to the number of points an oddsmaker expects a team to win or lose by.

Example: Brooklyn Nets (+4.5) vs. New York Knicks (-4.5). In this scenario, the Knicks would have to win the game by at least five points to be an Against the Spread (ATS) winner. If the Nets can manage to lose by less than five, including winning the game outright, they would be the ATS winner.

  • Total: The total, or the “Over/Under”, is how many total points an oddsmaker expects to be scored in a game. The final total is arrived at by combining the score of each team, no matter who is the winner/loser on the money line or who covers the point spread.

Example: Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards (O/U 212.5). In this scenario, the Nets and Wizards must combine to score more than 212 points for the “Over” bettors to be considered winners. If less than 213 points are scored, in total, in the game, the “Under” bettors would be considered winners.

  • Futures: As the name suggests, a Futures bet is a wager on the expected outcome of a season. In NBA betting, Futures include how many regular season wins a team will accrue, who will win a division or conference, which players will win certain NBA Awards and much more.

Example: Brooklyn Nets to Win the Eastern Conference (+1900). In this scenario, the Nets have 19/1 odds to win the Eastern Conference. If they were able to pull it off, a $100 wager would return $2,000 ($100 risked + $1,900 won.

How do you watch or stream the Brooklyn Nets in New Jersey?

Fans of the Brooklyn Nets who live in New Jersey have a few options when it comes to watching their team on traditional cable and streaming services. Locally, the regional sports network for Nets’ games is the YES Network, which can be streamed exclusively on DIRECTV STREAM. 

For games that are on national television, which were few and far between just a few years ago, those games can be found on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT. Streaming providers that cover nationally televised games include Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu+ Live TV, and YouTube TV.

Do the Brooklyn Nets have any sportsbook partnerships in New Jersey?

Though the Brooklyn Nets have not yet announced any official sportsbook partnerships in New Jersey, they have been a partner of FanDuel (DFS) since 2015. As part of a deal with the NBA that included 13 teams, FanDuel became the exclusive Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) partner of the Brooklyn Nets. 

Ahead of its time in terms of sports betting partnerships with professional sports teams in America, FanDuel to this day is listed as an official partner of the Brooklyn Nets. As sports betting in NJ continues to gain adoption, continue to be on the lookout for a formal sportsbook partnership with the Brooklyn Nets.

Where do the Brooklyn Nets play their home games?

Located at 620 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, NY, the Brooklyn Nets play their home games at the Barclays Center. Breaking ground in March 2010, the Barclays Center opened its doors on September 21, 2012. Coming in with a price tag of $1 billion, the arena was designed and architected by AECOM and ShoP Architects.

For basketball games, the official capacity is listed at 17,732, with smaller capacities available for ice hockey, concerts, martial arts events, and other non-basketball events. Owned by the State of New York via the Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corporation, the arena can be reached by a multitude of public transit options which include the Long Island Rail Road, New York City Subway, and MTA Regional Bus Operations.

While the New York Islanders played their games their games there from 2015 to 2020 while their own arena (UBS Arena) was being constructed, the Nets share the Barclays Center with the LIU Sharks (NCAAB), New York Liberty (WNMA), and New York Mavericks (PBR).

How to purchase tickets to see the Brooklyn Nets play live

Whether you are a Brooklyn local, coming in from New Jersey, or simply a fan visiting town looking to go to the game, there are many ways to purchase Nets tickets. Both direct from the team and via resellers, let’s take a look at a few of the ways to purchase tickets to see the Brooklyn Nets play live.

Direct

Resellers

  • Gametime
  • SeatGeek
  • StubHub
  • Ticketmaster
  • TickPick
  • Vivid Seats

Yes, wagering on the Brooklyn Nets is legal in New Jersey and has been in the Garden State since being signed into law on June 11, 2018, by then-Governor Phil Murphy. For decades, in fact, New Jersey has been a hot spot for all things East Coast gambling, as the state has taken liberal positions on the entire industry.

Other than the state of Nevada, no state in the country has taken a friendlier approach when it comes to legal sports betting. Currently, there are 16 online sportsbooks in New Jersey, such as FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, BetRivers, BetMGM, Bet365, Tipico, Superbook, Betway, Borgata, Unibet, PointsBet, ESPN Bet, betParx, Hard Rock, and Golden Nugget maintain operations within the state.

History of the Brooklyn Nets

Despite the basketball world in New York being primarily focused on the Knicks for most, the Brooklyn Nets have a storied history that few may realize. Let’s take a closer look at the history of the Brooklyn Nets, from the beginning up through the modern-day version of the team.

  • 1967: Founded as one of the charter franchises of the NBA’s rival American Basketball Association (ABA), the New Jersey Americans played one season in NJ before moving to Long Island, NY the following year. With the move came a rebranding, as the team played from 1968-1976 in the ABA as the New York Nets.
  • 1974: Led by ABA Most Value Player Julius Irving, the Nets would win their first ABA Championship, as a talented cast that included Mike Gale and Larry Kenon was the best in the league. Two years later, in the final season of the ABA ever, the same team would win their second ABA Championship.
  • 1977: Following a 1976 offseason that saw the ABA merge with the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Nets were brought into the NBA along with the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Denver Nuggets. The move also brought a return to New Jersey, as the team was renamed to the New Jersey Nets.
  • 2001: After failing to get out of the second round of the playoffs since joining the NBA 24 years prior, the Nets finally punched through to the NBA Finals in 2001-22. Leading the way was newly drafted rookie Jason Kidd, who would go on to be the most recognizable player in franchise history. After running through the Pacers, Hornets, and Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Nets were swept in four games by the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • 2002: For the second straight season, the Nets behind Kidd and third-year head coach Byron Scott made the NBA Finals. This time, they ran into Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs, who handed the Nets their second straight NBA Finals loss in six games.
  • 2012: In part due to a new arena built for them opening that season, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, the Nets moved back across the Hudson into New York, rebranding as the currently named Brooklyn Nets.

FAQ

How often do the Brooklyn Nets cover the spread?

Nearing the halfway point of the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the worst against the spread (ATS) in the NBA with an ATS cover percentage of just 45.3%.

What are the best online platforms for betting on the Brooklyn Nets?

The best online platforms for betting on the Brooklyn Nets include BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars Sportsbook. Those are just four online betting platforms that New Jersey residents have to choose from, as there are an additional 14 ready for new accounts today.

How do injuries impact betting on the Brooklyn Nets?

Injuries impact betting on the Brooklyn Nets in a variety of ways. Most important to know, is that when oddsmakers make their odds, they are assigning a point value to every player on the team. When one or more of those players is injured, either forcing him to miss the game or play in a limited capacity, the point spread will move up or down.

What historical statistics are important for betting on the Brooklyn Nets?

There are a few historical statistics that are important for betting on the Brooklyn Nets, some may not be as obvious as others. One set of historical statistics to consider is how certain Nets players perform in certain arenas across the NBA. If one or more players historically struggle in an arena, it might be worth looking into betting against the Nets on that night.

How can I stay updated on the Brooklyn Nets' odds and betting news?

The best way to stay up to date on the Brooklyn Nets’ odds is to stay right here at NJBetting.com, using the modules at the top of this piece. In terms of betting news, X (Twitter) is a great source of the latest information available.

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Johnny Covers

Johnny Covers

Johnny Covers is as a researcher and sports betting expert at Betting NJ. With nearly a decade of experience in the sports betting field, he specializes in analysis and handicapping. His extensive expertise has been featured in a variety of publications including All-In Magazine, Blitz Predict, FantasyPros, Betting Pros, Sportsbook Review, Golf Monthly, and OddsChecker.