The Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) and Brooklyn Nets (0-5) clash in an Eastern Conference game Sunday. Tip from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
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The 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics 109-108 Friday, but covered as a 2-point home underdog as the Under (233.5) cashed. G Tyrese Maxey led the way for Philadelphia, scoring 26 points as the the 76ers’ 4-game winning streak to open the season ended. Philadelphia has scored with ease this season, tallying at least 117 points until Friday. It has gone 4-1 against the spread (ATS) and 4-1 O/U through its first 5 contests.
The Nets, who with the New Orleans Pelicans are the only teams without a win, lost to the Atlanta Hawks 117-112 Wednesday, covering as an 8.5-point home underdog. F Michael Porter Jr. scored a team-high 32 points on 12-for-20 shooting, drilling 4 threes as well. Three of Brooklyn’s 5 defeats this season have come by double figures, as it has gone 2-3 ATS. The Nets have given up at least 117 points in every game this season.
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Moneyline (ML): 76ers -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Nets +185 (bet $100 to win $185)Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -5.5 (-110) | Nets +5.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)76ers at Nets key injuries
76ers
C Joel Embiid (knee) outF Paul George (knee) outG Jared McCain (thumb) out
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76ers at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction
76ers 120, Nets 117
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The Nets (+195) have some value at home, but they are better played on the spread given the significant margin there.
BET NETS +5.5 (-110).
The Nets have yet to win, but they have performed well at home. They have a 7-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 5-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks, respectively closing as an 11.5-point and 8.5-point underdog. Brooklyn is 2-0 ATS at home.
The 76ers are 1-1 ATS as a favorite, and in that lone cover, they entered the final quarter down 16 and covered in overtime. Philadelphia is coming off its first loss of the season and will be without Embiid, who played in the last couple of games.
Considering those trends, expect a close game and take NETS +5.5 (-105) to cover.
BET OVER 236.5 (-105).
Simply put, neither team knows how to defend. The Nets rank last in defensive rating (129.1) and the 76ers rank 25th (118.4). On the flip side, both teams can score with the 76ers second and the Nets 15th in offensive rating.
Brooklyn is 3-2 O/U on the season and has allowed at least 117 points in every game. The 76ers are 4-1 O/U on the year and 2-0 O/U on the road. Back OVER 236.5 (-110).
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