Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

Keep reading to see our 76ers vs Nets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The 76ers take on Brooklyn at 13-19.
  • The 76ers are averaging 107.2 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets are at 13-21.
  • The Nets are averaging 108.1 points per game so far.
  • The Nets are coming off a 113-110 win vs. the 76ers.

76ers vs Nets Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the 13-19 76ers (-301) will take on the 13-21 Nets (+246) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 76ers are favored by 7.5 points (-7.5) and have dropped two straight games. The over/under line for this Eastern Atlantic Division matchup is 214.5.

This game will be televised on NBCS.

76ers vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds PHI -7.5, PHI -301 | BKN +246 O/U 214.5

76ers Preview: Will the 76ers Defense Show Up in Brooklyn?

The 76ers fell to 13-19 on the season after a 139-105 loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the 34-point defeat. The game’s total of 244 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 219.5 by 24.5 points.

Philadelphia got off to a slow start, trailing 35-19 after the 1st quarter. While they matched the Warriors 33-33 in the 2nd quarter, they were unable to close the gap, as Golden State outscored them 35-26 in the 3rd and 36-27 in the 4th.

In their 139-105 loss to the Warriors, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting 42% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes. Joel Embiid led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds, scoring 15 points in the 3rd quarter.

Paul George added 19 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% rate, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 14 points, despite shooting 30.8% from the field. Ricky Council scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Warriors, giving up 139 points in the loss. Philadelphia allowed at least 33 points in each quarter, including 35 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.

Golden State shot 60% from the field, including 56% from beyond the arc, where they made 22 threes. The 76ers sent the Warriors to the line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Nets Preview: Can Brooklyn Pull Off a Home Win?

The 76ers fell to 13-19 on the season after a 139-105 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Philadelphia entered the game as +4 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 34 points. The game’s total points of 244 exceeded the over/under line of 219.5 by 24.5 points.

Philadelphia got off to a slow start, trailing 35-19 after the 1st quarter. While they played the Warriors evenly in the 2nd quarter, both teams scoring 33 points, the 76ers couldn’t close the gap. Golden State outscored them 35-26 in the 3rd quarter, and the 76ers entered the 4th quarter down 103-78. The Warriors continued to pull away in the final period, outscoring Philadelphia 36-27.

In their win over the Bucks, the Nets shot 43.2% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 30.8% rate. Cameron Johnson led the way with 26 points, making 6 threes at a 50% clip.

Cam Thomas added 24 points, with 12 coming in the 1st quarter. D'Angelo Russell scored all 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Nets were solid in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 23 and 25 points, respectively, to help secure a 113-110 win over the Bucks. Overall, Brooklyn allowed 110 points on 44% shooting from the field.

The Nets did an excellent job defending the three, holding Milwaukee to just 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Brooklyn also sent the Bucks to the line 28 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Nets finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.

76ers vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • In their last five contests as the favorite, Philadelphia has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 5-0.

76ers vs Nets Prediction

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