The Brooklyn Nets (18-21) travel to Wells Fargo Center to meet the Philadelphia 76ers (25-16). The Nets are 7.5-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 218 points and it will air on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The 76ers (3.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Indiana Pacers, 101-95, while the Nets (9-point favorites) fell to the Utah Jazz, 118-107. The Philadelphia game finished 18.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5, while the Brooklyn game went 0.5 points under the projected point total of 225.5.
Brooklyn had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 17.9) while Philadelphia held Indiana to an effective field goal percentage of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.528). Ben Simmons was a key piece for Philadelphia with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Brooklyn was led by Kyrie Irving, who recorded 32 points, 11 assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, DeAndre Jordan led the Nets to a 109-89 win. He recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Brooklyn covered as a 4-point underdog and the two teams combined for 198 points, which was well under the projected point total of 220.5. Brooklyn out-rebounded Philadelphia. The Nets had 12 offensive rebounds and 51 total rebounds, while the 76ers had seven and 38, respectively.
It’s tough to find a trend for Nets games in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Brooklyn holds records of 18-21 straight up (SU) and 18-19-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Brooklyn, a little over half of 76ers games have finished over the projected point total. Philadelphia has a respectable 25-16 SU record, but they are just 18-20-3 ATS.
Brooklyn might struggle to score as they face off against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Philadelphia ranks sixth in defensive efficiency, while the Nets rank 24th in offensive efficiency.
Nets at 76ers Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank 21st in points off turnovers per game (16.4) while the Nets rank 25th (15.9).
- Philadelphia ranks sixth in steals per game (8.2) while Brooklyn ranks 27th (6.6).
- The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Nets rank 21st (5.4).
- Philadelphia ranks second in second chance points allowed per game (11.6) while Brooklyn ranks 18th (13.3).
- Brooklyn ranks fourth in points in the paint per game (51.1) while Philadelphia ranks 13th (48.1).
- The 76ers rank first in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while the Nets rank 22nd (34.7).
- The 76ers rank third in assists per game (26.3) while the Nets rank 17th (23.7).
- Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (41.2) while Brooklyn ranks 22nd (46.7).
- Brooklyn is 4-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while Philadelphia is 11-1.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the 76ers are 22-7 and the Nets are 18-16.
- Brooklyn is 7-11-1 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 10-8-2 ATS at home.
- Of the Nets’ 19 road games, they have 9 overs, 9 unders and 1 push.
- The 76ers have 10 overs, 9 unders and 1 push in 20 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Brooklyn and Philadelphia have both had 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Nets are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 1-4.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 104.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 105.8 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The 76ers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Philadelphia has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.
