The Philadelphia 76ers (6-4), 4.5-point favorites, will be at the Barclays Center to challenge the Brooklyn Nets (3-6) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 229 points and it will air on YES Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
In the 76ers’ last contest, they were victorious over the Detroit Pistons, 109-99, covering as 5.5-point favorites. The Nets, on the other hand, were defeated by the Houston Rockets, 119-111, and failed to cover as 4-point underdogs. The Philadelphia game finished 20.5 points under the projected point total of 228.5, while the Brooklyn game went 9.5 points over the projected point total of 220.5.
The 76ers knocked down 44 of their 51 free throws (86.3 percent) and held the Pistons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.428 (below their season average of 0.489). Brooklyn, meanwhile, was lights out from beyond the arc (15-34; 44.1 percent). Caris LeVert had a solid performance for Brooklyn, finishing with 29 points. Philadelphia was lifted by Joel Embiid, who put up 39 points and 17 rebounds.
The 76ers held the advantage in this series last year, taking three out of four contests. In the last game, Philadelphia won 121-95. The 76ers’ 17.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Nets, who had a rate of 5.9.
Of the 76ers’ nine games that accepted bets, six have finished over the total. Philadelphia is 6-4 straight up (SU), but they have a difficult time covering the spread (3-6 against the spread (ATS)).
Of the Nets’ nine games, four have finished over the projected point total. Additionally, Brooklyn owns records of 3-6 SU and 4-5 ATS.
The offense of Brooklyn will battle against the top-notch defense of Philadelphia. Since last season, the Nets rank 19th in offensive efficiency, while the 76ers are third in defensive efficiency. The 76ers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The 76ers average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 13th in the league. The Nets rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Philadelphia averages 47.9 rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Brooklyn ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (46.7).
- The 76ers rank second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.9) while the Nets rank 18th (47.3).
- Philadelphia ranks 13th in points off turnovers per game (17.0) while Brooklyn ranks 29th (14.0).
- Philadelphia ranks second in assists per game (26.9) while Brooklyn ranks 11th (23.8).
- The 76ers average 13.8 second chance points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Nets rank 27th in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
- The Nets rank first in three pointers allowed per game (24.8) while the 76ers rank 15th (29.9).
- Philadelphia ranks 20th in fast break points per game (11.7) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (10.2).
- Philadelphia ranks ninth in steals per game (8.1) while Brooklyn ranks 25th (6.2).
- Philadelphia is 26-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Brooklyn is 14-1.
- The 76ers are 60-25 when they score more than 100 points, while the Nets are 27-40.
