The Philadelphia 76ers (13-8) will be at the Barclays Center to go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets (8-12) in an Atlantic Division matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018, and can be seen on YES Network.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The 76ers (13-point favorites) were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-112, while the Nets (2.5-point underdogs) fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-102. The Philadelphia game finished 15.5 points over the projected point total of 217.5, while the Brooklyn game finished 7.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5.
Philadelphia did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-26; 76.9 percent) while Brooklyn did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-26; 84.6 percent). Spencer Dinwiddie put together a solid game for Brooklyn with 18 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Philadelphia rallied around Joel Embiid, who put up 24 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jarrett Allen led the Nets to a 122-97 victory. He registered a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Brooklyn covered as a 4-point underdog and the two teams combined to put up 219 points, which was just under the projected point total of 222.5. The Nets’ 7.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the 76ers, who had a rate of 24.5.
Vegas is known to place the total low when the 76ers are involved, as 66.7 percent of their games have gone over the O/U total. Philadelphia has a solid 13-8 straight up (SU) record, but they struggle covering the spread (8-13 against the spread (ATS)).
Nets games have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Moreover, Brooklyn is 8-12 SU and 9-11 ATS.
Dinwiddie has really been playing well recently for Brooklyn, averaging 18 points,6.8 assists,1.2 steals over the last five games.
The aggressive Philadelphia offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The 76ers rank second in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.261, while Brooklyn ranks 27th in FTA rate allowed (0.238).
76ers vs. Nets Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Neither of these teams are great at stealing the ball. The Nets are 26 in the NBA with 6.7 steals per game while the 76ers are 27 with 6.571428571428571 steals per game.
- Philadelphia ranks 12th in fast break points per game (14.7) while Brooklyn ranks last (8.8).
- The 76ers rank fifth in assists per game (26.2) while the Nets rank 17th (23.4).
- Brooklyn averages 49.5 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 18th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.1).
- Philadelphia ranks 18 in points off turnovers per game (16.61904761904762) while Brooklyn ranks 26 (15.05).
- The 76ers rank sixth in rebounds per game (47.9) while the Nets rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (46.0).
- The Nets average 14.8 second chance points per game, which ranks 7 in the league. The 76ers rank 17 in second chance points allowed per game (13.952380952380953).
- Brooklyn ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (25.1) while Philadelphia ranks 14th (31.1).
- Brooklyn is 4-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 3-0.
- When scoring more than 100 points, the Nets are 8-11 and the 76ers are 13-6.
- Philadelphia is 3-7 ATS on the road, while Brooklyn is 2-6 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 6 of the 76ers’ 10 road games, while 5 of the Nets’ 8 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Philadelphia and Brooklyn are both 2-3 ATS.
- The 76ers have 5 overs over their last five games, while the Nets have 3 unders and 2 overs,
- The 76ers have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Philadelphia has been defeated by an average of 0.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Nets have scored an average of 110.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
