It will be a battle between Atlantic Division opponents when the Brooklyn Nets (18-33) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (24-23) to Barclays Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, and will air on YES Network.
Philadelphia opened as a 6.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 211 points.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Prediction
The 76ers are hoping for a better outcome after their 107-95 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their last matchup. Milwaukee’s 9.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Philadelphia, who had a mark of 13.2. The Bucks’ mark was better than their season average of 12.5. Dario Saric was Philadelphia’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The last time the Nets played, they were beaten by the New York Knicks, 111-95. New York’s 9.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Brooklyn, who had a rate of 15.4. The Knicks’ mark was better than their season average of 13.5, while the Nets’ was above the 12.1 mark opponents have averaged against New York this season. With 11 points and seven assists, Brooklyn’s Spencer Dinwiddie had a good game.
Brooklyn might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the league’s best defenses. Philadelphia ranks fourth in defensive efficiency, while the Nets rank 26th in offensive efficiency.
Philadelphia comes into the contest with records of 24-23 straight up (SU) and 26-21 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of 76ers games, with 25 overs compared to 22 unders.
Brooklyn has a solid 30-19-1 record ATS, despite being 18-33 SU. Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Nets are involved, as 28 of their 47 games have gone under the total.
Saric has averaged 17.4 points and 7.4 rebounds over the last five games for Philadelphia.
After the 76ers won three out of four matchups against the Nets last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Brooklyn won 141-118. Brooklyn did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (29-33; 87.9 percent). Philadelphia, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 4.3).
Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Philadelphia is 13-13 ATS with 15 overs and 11 unders.
At home, Brooklyn is 13-9-1 ATS with 13 unders and 10 overs.
Brooklyn is 11-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 9-0.
The Nets are 14-21 when they score more than 100 points, while the 76ers are 21-15.
Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds per game (47.2) while Brooklyn ranks last in rebounds allowed per game (46.0).
The 76ers rank 10th in steals per game (8.1) while the Nets rank last (6.1).
Philadelphia ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.1) while Brooklyn ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (5.7).
The Nets rank second in three pointers allowed per game (25.4) while the 76ers rank 18th (29.5).
Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (25.6) while Brooklyn ranks 18th (22.2).
The 76ers rank fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (41.8) while the Nets rank 16th (44.7).
Philadelphia ranks 18th in points off turnovers per game (16.2) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (14.1).
The 76ers average 13.6 second chance points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Nets rank 17th in second chance points allowed per game (12.8).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Brooklyn is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, up from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 98.4 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
