The Brooklyn Nets (18-46), who have the top shooting defense in the league, will take on the Philadelphia 76ers (8-56) at the Wells Fargo Center. The game begins at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Mar. 11 and can be seen on YES.
The 76ers are expecting better results after their 118-104 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. Robert Covington had a good outing, recording 17 points, seven rebounds, and four steals for Philadelphia. The Nets, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 104-99 loss at the hands of the Raptors on Tuesday. Brook Lopez had a game-high 35 points.
Ish Smith has taken his game to another level as of late for the 76ers, averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.0 three-pointers over the last five games. Lopez has been on fire for the Nets. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 25.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.5 blocks.
Both teams have won a game in the season series. The 76ers had the upper hand in the most recent game, a 103-98 win. Jahlil Okafor recorded a double-double with 22 points and 17 rebounds.
The 76ers have gone 8-56 Straight Up (SU) and 28-35-1 Against The Spread (ATS). Over their last 10 games, they have had success covering the spread (7-3). An area where the 76ers are particularly strong is shot blocking, where they average 6.4 blocks per game, second in the NBA.
On the other side, the Nets head into the game with records of 33-30-1 ATS and 18-46 SU. Most recently, Brooklyn is a meager 2-8 ATS over the last 10 games. The Nets are in for a physical game against Philadelphia. The 76ers are not afraid to send opponents to the free throw line, averaging 22.4 fouls per game.
Philadelphia beat Brooklyn in their most recent meeting this season, but the win was not enough to overtake Brooklyn in the recent head-to-head series. Its record is now 3-7 SU over the most recent 10 meetings. At 5-5, they are even ATS.
Predictions: SU Winner – Bkn
Notes
“Philadelphia is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games “.
“Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games “.
“The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games “.
“Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home”.
“Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home”.
“The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games at home”.
“Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn”.
“Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Brooklyn”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Brooklyn”.
“Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
“Philadelphia is 8-15-1 ATS in its last 24 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
“Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn”.
Ranked zeroth, Philadelphia scores 0.0 points per game. On the other hand, Brooklyn allows 0.0 and also ranks zeroth (in points allowed).
Philadelphia and Brooklyn are well matched, ranking zeroth in points per home game and points allowed per away game respectively. Philadelphia puts up an average of 0.0 points per home game, while Brooklyn allows 0.0 points per away game on average.
Both Philadelphia and Brooklyn have losing records when they allow and score fewer than 100 points, respectively. The 76ers are 5-13 in the former situation, and the Nets are 4-33 in the latter.
Philadelphia is an underachieving 3-43 when it gives up 100 or more points. Brooklyn has a 14-13 record when it reaches the century mark.
The 76ers have an offensive rating of 96.7 (ranked 30th). The Nets rank 27th for their defensive rating of 107.8.
The Philadelphia 76ers average 100.0 possessions per game and .967 points per possession, while the Brooklyn Nets earn fewer possessions (96.9) but more points per possession (1.009).
Philadelphia has an average effective field goal percentage of 48.9%. Brooklyn is a subpar 11-37 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, Philadelphia attempts 25.0 three pointers and Brooklyn attempts 17.0 per game. In games where the teams have 25 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The 76ers are 5-33 while the Nets sit at 1-2.
Philadelphia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.25 this season (ranked 30th). Brooklyn ranks higher with an A/TO of 1.53 (ranked 19th).
Philadelphia ranks 28th in rebounds per game with 41.3, while Brooklyn ranks 24th with 42.4 per game.
The Brooklyn Nets rank 16th in offensive rebounding, while the Philadelphia 76ers rank 26th in defensive rebounding.
Philadelphia has forced an average turnover percentage of 14.4% this season. Brooklyn has a poor 10-26 record when its TOV% is 14.4% or higher.
