The Philadelphia 76ers (18-16) play their final game of 2021 on the road against the Brooklyn Nets (23-9). They tip-off Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Below, we look at the 76ers vs. Nets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The 76ers have won three of their last four games, most recently a 114-109 road win over the Toronto Raptors. C Joel Embiid scored 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win, while F Tobias Harris added 19 points, 12 boards and 10 assists.
The Nets have won two in a row after three straight games had to be postponed due to a COVID outbreak on the team. They have won six of their last seven games overall.
F Kevin Durant is averaging 29.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while G James Harden is putting up 22.0 points, 9.8 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game.
76ers at Nets odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: 76ers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Nets -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +4.5 (-105) | Nets -4.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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76ers at Nets key injuries
76ers
- F Danny Green (health and safety protocols) out
- G Shake Milton (health and safety protocols) questionable
- G Ben Simmons (not with team) out
Nets
- F Joe Harris (ankle) out
- G Kyrie Irving (ineligible to play) out
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76ers at Nets odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Nets 118, 76ers 110
Money line
The 76ers have been solid on the road this season. They are 12-8 away from home and have won their last three road contests.
The Nets have underperformed this season at home, going 10-6 at Barclays Center. Six of their nine losses have come at home. They have had four winning streaks of three games or more this season and have a shot at a fifth with a win tonight.
Take the NETS (-205).
Against the spread
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last 10 games. They are 15-19 ATS on the season.
The Nets are 14-17-1 ATS this season but are 6-3 ATS in their last nine games. Their last six wins have been by seven points or more.
Take the NETS -4.5 (-120).
Over/Under
The Sixers’ last two games went Over the projected total but their Over percentage of 39.4% is the fourth-lowest in the league.
The Nets’ last two games and five of the last six have hit the Over. They are averaging 116.1 points per game in their last seven.
Take OVER 221.5 (-107).
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