Philadelphia 76ers (13-19) vs. Brooklyn Nets (13-21)
January 4, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +7.5; Over/Under: +215.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Kings and Warriors, and they play the Suns, Wizards, and Pelicans next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.2 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.5 points and 5.4 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.1 points and 7.6 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.6 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Raptors, beat the Bucks, and they play the Pacers, Pistons, and Nuggets next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last three games between the 76ers and Nets.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have won eight of their last nine games against the Nets following a loss.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Nicolas Claxton ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.1) this season.
- D’Angelo Russell ranks 16th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.0) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.2) this season.
- Kyle Lowry ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.3).
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (81.4%).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.7).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers should be favored and should win, but that’s been the case for them all season. Yet here are the 76ers, six games below a .500 record, and they’re 13-19 ATS on the season. The 76ers allowed a massive comeback against the Kings and then got rocked defensively against the Warriors. You’re never sure what’s going to happen with the 76ers from game to game. The Brooklyn Nets aren’t good and aren’t trying to win roster-wise, but they compete and are 19-14-1 ATS on the season. The Nets just beat the Bucks in a massive upset. You can make money with the Nets and the points. Give me the free buckets, even if it’s more of a fade of the 76ers than anything.
