The Brooklyn Nets (25-28) will start the second half of the season with a short trip to Philadelphia for a matchup with the 76ers (34-21). Opening tip is at 8 p.m. ET from Wells Fargo Center. We analyze the Nets-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nets at 76ers: Key injuries
Nets
- PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
- SF Kevin Durant (Achilles) out
Nets at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 106, Nets 104
Moneyline (ML)
The Nets (+280) are on a two-game winning streak, but they haven’t won three in a row since early December. The Sixers (-357) are on a three-game winning streak of their own, most recently beating the Los Angeles Clippers 110-103. It’s no surprise the Sixers come in as overwhelming favorites, going 25-2 at home this season.
The Nets are playing well right now and just beat the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers last week. They may not upset the Sixers, but they’ll keep it close. PASS on the , though, because this game will come down to the wire and it’s not worth the risk.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games and have gone 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. The 76ers have been significantly worse against the spread lately, going 3-7 in their last 10.
The 76ers are 8.5-point favorites over the Nets in this one, a huge number for a team that’s had its share of issues – especially in covering the spread. Take the NETS (+8.5, -115) to stay within 8 points in a loss.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is set at 215.5 points. Neither team has provided a strong trend in either direction as of late, with the Over being 5-5 in the Sixers’ last 10 games and 4-6 in the Nets’ last 10.
The total has gone Under in five of the Nets’ last six games, though, and 12 of the Sixers’ last 18 games in February. Take the UNDER 215.5 (+100) at even money as both teams get back up to speed after the All-Star break.
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