The Brooklyn Nets take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their 1st-round playoff series at Wells Fargo Center on Monday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
76ers lead the playoff series 1-0; won the regular-season series 4-0
The Nets lost 121-101 in Game 1 of the series on Saturday, failing to cover as 8.5-point road underdogs. Brooklyn has now lost 5 straight matchups against Philadelphia.
The 76ers made a franchise playoff record of 21 three-pointers in the series-opening victory. G James Harden converted 7 three-pointers himself as he finished with 23 points and 13 assists.
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Nets at 76ers Game 2 odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | 76ers -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +10.5 (-115) | 76ers -10.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Nets at 76ers Game 2 key injuries
Nets
- F Ben Simmons (back) out
76ers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at 76ers Game 2 picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 117, Nets 109
Moneyline
AVOID.
Unless you’re confident in the Nets securing the victory in Game 2, wagering on the money line in this game isn’t the smartest idea.
Against the spread
NETS +10.5 (-115) is how I’d bet on the spread despite Brooklyn’s struggles in Game 1. It’s tough to expect the 76ers to make 20 or more 3-pointers again, so this game should be closer than Game 1.
Three out of the 5 meetings between the Nets and the 76ers this season have been decided by 9 or fewer points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 213.5 (-115).
The total has been lowered after Game 1 despite the teams clearing the Over by 7 points on Saturday. Even though the 76ers may not hit 20-plus three-pointers, C Joel Embiid only produced 26 points in Game 1, which is lower than his season average of 33.1 points per game.
The 76ers are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games overall and the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
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