The 3-seed Philadelphia 76ers try to remain in control against the 6-seed Brooklyn Nets Thursday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Tip from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Series: The 76ers lead 2-0
The Sixers have cruised in this series with 121-101 and 96-84 wins at home as the series shifts to Brooklyn. G Tyrese Maxey had 33 points and went 6-for-13 (46.2%) from 3-point land in Game 2. C Joel Embiid had 20 points, 19 boards, 7 assists and 3 blocks, but really has been on cruise control as the supporting cast has balled out.
Nets F Cameron Johnson had a team-high 28 points in Game 2 and has shot the lights out from deep at 9-for-17 (52.9%). F Mikal Bridges had 21 points, 5 boards and 7 assists in Game 2, but Brooklyn will need big games from both and some help in order to make this a series.
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76ers at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Nets +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -4.5 (-110) | Nets +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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76ers at Nets key injuries
76ers
- None
Nets
- G Ben Simmons (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 105, Nets 94
Moneyline
If the Nets are going to avoid a sweep, they must take this game. I just don’t see evidence that they can do so. Philadelphia is 6-0 against Brooklyn this year, and they won both meetings at Barclays.
The ML is too pricey, but we can create a One Game Parlay for some value. 76ERS ML + JOEL EMBIID 20 POINTS + JOEL EMBIID 10+ REBOUNDS (+110) is a lower-risk, plus-money payout worth pursuing.
Against the spread
The Sixers have won 7 out of the last 8 games in the series, and only 1 of those games were by 5 points or fewer. The Nets are 0-4 in the last 4 games facing a team with a winning road record and winning straight-up record.
Embiid didn’t have to work too hard last game with Maxey running the show, and he could have a big game to put Brooklyn on the brink
Take the SIXERS -4.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Over cashed in Game 1 thanks to a 121-point explosion by Philly. The Under cashed by 32.5 points as Game 2 served as a market correction. Three points have been shaven off, and I still like the Under here. Half of the last 10 between the teams have gone Under.
LEAN UNDER 209.5 (-110).
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