A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Philadelphia 76ers (47-27) when they clash against the Brooklyn Nets (38-37) at Wells Fargo Center. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 28, 2019, and can be seen on YES Network.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Nets (6-point underdogs) were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers, 148-144, while the 76ers (2-point underdogs) fell to the Orlando Magic, 119-98. The Brooklyn game finished 68.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5, while the Philadelphia game finished 2 points under the projected point total of 219.
Brooklyn did a great job of getting and making free throws (31-44; 70.5 percent) while Philadelphia did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent). Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid led the way, contributing 20 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Brooklyn rallied around D’Angelo Russell, who finished with 39 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
In the season series between these two teams, the Nets lead two games to one. The two teams combined to score 251 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 224.5. Brooklyn won 127-124, covering as a 6-point underdog. Brooklyn made good use of their 43 trips to the charity stripe, making 37 of them (86.0 percent). Philadelphia, on the other hand, was 12-16 (75.0 percent). Spencer Dinwiddie scored a game-high 39 points.
Nets games have a slight tendency to go over the projected point total (49.3 percent). Brooklyn holds records of 38-37 straight up (SU) and 41-34 against the spread (ATS).
Games involving the 76ers have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Additionally, Philadelphia is 47-27 SU and 34-40 ATS.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Philadelphia figures to have a substantial advantage. The 76ers defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509), while the Brooklyn offense is ranked 18th in effective field goal percentage (0.520).
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Nets, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank 15th in points in the paint per game (48.9) while the Nets rank 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.2).
- Philadelphia ranks seventh in second chance points allowed per game (12.5) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (14.7).
- The Nets rank third in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while the 76ers rank 21st (14.4).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in assists per game (26.9) while Brooklyn ranks 19th (23.8).
- Philadelphia ranks 16th in steals per game (7.5) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (6.6).
- The 76ers average 47.5 rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the league. The Nets rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (46.5).
- The Nets rank fifth in three pointers attempted per game (35.7) while the 76ers rank 19th (30.3).
- Philadelphia ranks 20th in points off turnovers per game (15.7) while Brooklyn ranks 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.6).
- Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd (5.4).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Philadelphia is 11-0 and Brooklyn is 10-1.
- The Nets are 37-25 when they score over 100 points, while the 76ers are 47-21.
- Brooklyn is 23-15 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 19-19 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 19 of the 76ers’ 38 home games, while 19 of the Nets’ 38 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Nets are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Brooklyn has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Philadelphia has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 118.4 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 121.6 points per game (9.2 above their season average).
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 3.0 points.
