Atlantic Division foes will lock horns when the Philadelphia 76ers (7-39) play the Brooklyn Nets (12-34) at the Wells Fargo Center. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 6 and can be seen on YES and CSP.
The 76ers enter this game hoping for similar success after topping the Suns 113-103 in their last matchup. Nerlens Noel played a pivotal role with 14 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. The Nets, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 102-98 loss against the Heat in their last game. Andrea Bargnani had a team-high 20 points.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Nets winning the first matchup 100-91. In the victory, Bargnani led all scorers on the team with 23 points.
The 76ers come into this game 7-43 Straight Up (SU) and 22-27-1 Against The Spread (ATS). They have the same record SU and ATS against divisional opponents, going 4-5. Opponents have consistently had their shots rejected by the 76ers, who lead the league in blocks per game with 6.6.
Over on the other bench, the Nets have a record of 24-25-1 ATS and 12-38 SU. Against fellow division members, Brooklyn has a 0-10 SU and a 2-8 ATS record.
Brooklyn beat Philadelphia in their most recent meeting this season, bumping its SU record over the last 10 meetings to 8-2. With a 6-4 record, the Nets also have the advantage ATS.
Predictions: SU Winner – Bkn
Notes
Philadelphia scores an average of 94.7 points per game (ranked 30th), while Brooklyn allows 103.5 points per game (ranked 21st).
Philadelphia ranks 29th in points per home game with 95.5 points, while Brooklyn ranks 18th in points allowed on the road with 104.1.
When Philadelphia gives up fewer than 100 points, the team has an underachieving 4-12 record this season. Brooklyn also has an abysmal record when it scores fewer than 100 (3-27).
At 3-27, the Philadelphia 76ers have an abysmal record when their opponents score at least 100 points. The Brooklyn Nets are 9-7 when they put up triple digits.
The 76ers have an offensive rating of 95.1 (ranked 30th). The Nets rank 25th for their defensive rating of 106.6.
Philadelphia averages 99.6 possessions per game, scoring .951 points on each possession. While Brooklyn averages fewer possessions per game with 96.8, the team scores more points per possession with .988.
The Philadelphia 76ers average an effective field goal percentage of 48.3% this season. The Brooklyn Nets have an abysmal record of 8-27 when opponents have an EFF% of 48.3% or greater.
Philadelphia makes an average of 20.3 assists per game (ranked 24th). Brooklyn ranks higher in assists with 21.5 (ranked 18th).
The Philadelphia 76ers top the league in blocking, with 6.6 made per game. The Brooklyn Nets average 4.0 blocks per game (ranked 25th).
Philadelphia is ranked 22nd when it comes to offensive rebounding. Brooklyn ranks 19th in defensive rebounds.
The Philadelphia 76ers average 8.3 steals per game. When giving up 8 or more steals, the Brooklyn Nets have a poor record (10-22) this season.
