Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers (-179) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+147) in a divisional matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 233 points.
Philadelphia is 5th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division, while Brooklyn is 11th in the East and 4th in the Atlantic. Tip-off will be at the Wells Fargo Center and the game can be seen on NBCS.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Nets. Against the spread, the 76ers have fared well when favored vs. the Nets, going 3-0.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Nets offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 1-9 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 4-6 ATS.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-5-1.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Nets are currently in 11th place with a record of 19-28. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place.
This season, the Nets have gone 7-15 on the road, and their average scoring differential on the road is -5.5 points per game. Against the spread on the road, they are 8-14.
As the underdog, the Nets have gone 8-23 straight-up and 13-16 against the spread. Today, they are getting 4 points on the spread.
In their last game against the Suns, the Nets lost by a score of 136-120. The O/U line for that game was 234 points. Brooklyn was also an underdog in that game, getting 4 points.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 24-23, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 229.5 points.
In non-conference games, the Nets are 6-14 compared to 13-14 against other Eastern Conference teams.
The Nets are currently 20th in the NBA in scoring at 114.2 points per game. However, they are below their season average on the road, averaging 112.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th in the league at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 6th in the NBA in both three-point makes and attempts. However, their three-point shooting percentage is 15th at 36%.
Coming into the game, the Nets’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 115.3 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 6th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 11th in blocked shots at 5.4 per game.
At 30-17, the 76ers are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Today, they are favored by 4 points at home against the Nets.
Philadelphia’s ATS record for the season is 30-17, and they have covered the spread in four straight games at home. However, they have gone just 6-6 ATS as the favorite this season.
In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers have a record of 19-11 compared to 11-6 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 14-10 ATS and 13-11 straight-up.
The 76ers’ O/U record for the season is 28-19, and 31 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 233. On average, their games have scored 231.9 points.
Philadelphia’s last game was a 127-124 win over the Jazz. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 242. The teams combined for 251 points.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 121.0 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. Overall, they are 6th in scoring at 119.1 points per game. Philadelphia has outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.4% of their games this season.
So far, the 76ers have made 47% of their field goal attempts, which is 13th in the league. They are 11th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 17th at 98.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 26th in attempts and 27th in made threes. However, they are 1st in both free throws made and attempted. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 25th in the NBA.
On defense, the 76ers come into the game ranked 13th in the league in points allowed at 112.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 124.3 points per contest (12th). Opponents are hitting 54.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.3% of their three-point attempts.
Our projections indicate that the 76ers should come out top with a projected score of 113-108.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Hamstring – Questionable
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Marcus Morris Sr. – Foot – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Kenneth Lofton Jr. – Personal – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Knee – Probable
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Ankle – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Foot – Questionable
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
