It will be a battle between Atlantic Division opponents when the Brooklyn Nets (3-6) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (6-4) to the Barclays Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 4, 2018, and will air on YES Network.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 229 points with Philadelphia opening as a 4.5-point favorite.
Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets Free Prediction
In the 76ers’ last matchup, they covered the 5.5-point spread against the Detroit Pistons, 109-99. The combined points for the game (208) finished well under the projected point total of 228.5. Philadelphia was effective at getting and making free throws. The 76ers made 44 of their 51 free throws (86.3 percent), while the Pistons were just 28-41 (68.3 percent). Philadelphia rallied around Joel Embiid, who was the game’s leading scorer with 39 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
The Nets were beaten by the Houston Rockets in their last contest, 119-111. They were not able to cover as 4-point underdogs. The game’s combined points (230) were over the projected point total of 220.5. One of Houston’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Brooklyn had 20. With 29 points on 10-for-17 shooting, Caris LeVert was Brooklyn’s leading scorer.
The 76ers won three out of four meetings against the Nets last season. In the last contest, Philadelphia won 121-95. The 76ers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (17.5 vs. 5.9) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 16.5).
Philadelphia has a respectable 6-4 straight up (SU) record, but they struggle covering the spread (3-6 against the spread (ATS)). Of the 76ers’ nine games with betting action, six have finished over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn owns records of 3-6 SU and 4-5 ATS. Of the Nets’ nine games, four have finished over the total.
Brooklyn might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Philadelphia ranks third in defensive efficiency, while the Nets rank 19th in offensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Philadelphia is 26-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Brooklyn is 14-1.
In games where they score above 100 points, the Nets are 27-40 and the 76ers are 60-25.
Philadelphia averages 47.9 rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Brooklyn ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (46.7).
The 76ers average 13.8 second chance points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Nets rank 27th in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
Philadelphia ranks ninth in steals per game (8.1) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (6.2).
The 76ers rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while the Nets rank 18th (47.3).
Philadelphia ranks 13th in points off turnovers per game (17.0) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (14.0).
The Nets rank first in three pointers allowed per game (24.8) while the 76ers rank 15th (29.9).
Philadelphia ranks second in assists per game (26.9) while Brooklyn ranks 11th (23.8).
The 76ers rank 13th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Nets rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
Philadelphia ranks 20th in fast break points per game (11.7) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (10.2).
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