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Today's Betting Overview - 76ers @ Nets
The 76ers take on the Nets on Thursday, April 20th at Barclays Center, Brooklyn. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) vs. Brooklyn Nets (45-37)
- Date: Thursday, April 20th
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Barclays Center
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- Jalen McDaniels (Questionable) Illness
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- Ben Simmons (Out) Back/Knee
Philadelphia 76ers - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Nets by a score of 96-84, the 76ers are riding a four-game win streak. Tyrese Maxey led the way in scoring with 33 points. Not only did Philadelphia win the game, but they also covered the spread as 10.0-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 54-28, placing them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 29-12 at home and 25-16 on the road. The 76ers have a four-game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 49-34.
Over their last five games, the 76ers' are averaging 117 points per game. For the season, Philadelphia is ranked 20th at 115.2 points per contest. Philadelphia's three-point shooting numbers are among the best in the NBA, as the team ranks 4th in the NBA, having hit 38.7% of their looks from deep. But given that they are just 38th in possessions per game, their overall scoring numbers are closer to the league average. Currently, the 76ers are 12th in overall field goal percentage.
This season, the Philadelphia defense ranks 3rd in the league, giving up an average of 107.3 points per game. Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 46.0% and have knocked down 34.6% of their three-point attempts. The 76ers also rank 4th in the NBA for defensive rebounds. However, when it comes to forcing turnovers, Philadelphia is only 24th, with 12.8 turnovers forced per game.
Brooklyn Nets - NBA Betting Analysis
The Nets enter today's game having lost three straight, including a 96-84 loss to the 76ers. Cameron Johnson led the team in scoring with 28 points on 57.9% shooting. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Brooklyn as the 10.0-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Nets' overall record sits at 45-37, placing them 6th in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-18 and 22-19 on the road. For the season, the Nets are 42-41 vs. the spread but have failed to cover in 3 straight games.
The Nets' offense has had difficulties scoring throughout the season, ranked 28th with an average of 113.4 points per game. To make matters worse, they have seen a drop in production lately, averaging just 102 points per contest over their last five games. This season, the Nets are ranked 31st in terms of pace with an average of 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are one of the more efficient teams in the league (4th) with a percentage of 38.7%. Their overall field goal percentage of 48.7% places them 12th in the NBA.
This season, Brooklyn's defense is 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 107.3 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 46.0% of their field goal attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc. The Nets have also been a strong defensive-rebounding unit, sitting 4th in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Brooklyn is just 19th at 12.9 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - 76ers vs. Nets
Today's matchup will be the 6th game of the season between the 76ers and the Nets. So far, the 76ers have the leg up in the series 6-0. The most recent game between the teams resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the 76ers (96-84). Their combined 180 points fell below the over/under line of 211.0.
In the 76ers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 4-1 while going 3-2 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 224 points per contest.
Across Brooklyn's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the underdog, the Nets are 0-3 straight up on an average scoring differential of -13 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 220 points per game and an over/under mark of 4-6.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: BKN +4.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 209.5
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