The Philadelphia 76ers (9-8) and Brooklyn Nets (3-14) meet in NBA Cup group play Friday. Tip-off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is scheduled for 7:30 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.

Season series: 76ers lead 1-0

Philadelphia has dropped back-to-back games after losing 144-103 against the Orlando Magic Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home underdog with the Over (229.5) hitting. G Tyrese Maxey had a team-high 20 points.

Brooklyn has also dropped 2 in a row after falling 113-100 to the New York Knicks Monday, failing to cover as a 12.5-point home underdog with the Under (228.5) hitting. F Noah Clowney scored a team-high 31 points on 7-of-13 shooting from beyond the arc, while only 3 Nets players scored in double figures.

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Moneyline (ML): 76ers -285 (bet $285 to win $100) | Nets +230 (bet $100 to win $230)Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -7.5 (-110) | Nets +7.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)76ers at Nets key injuries

76ers

C Adem Bona (ankle) probableG VJ Edgecombe (calf) outC Joel Embiid (knee) outF Paul George (ankle) questionableG Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) outF Trendon Watford (adductor) out

Nets

F Haywood Highsmith (knee) outF Michael Porter Jr. (back) outG Ben Saraf (ankle) questionableG Cam Thomas (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction

76ers 118, Nets 107

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Sixers (-285) to handle this struggling Nets team.

LEAN 76ERS -7.5 (-110).

Despite the Sixers dealing with numerous key injuries, Maxey, who ranks third in the NBA with 32.2 points per game, has played a major role in keeping the team afloat this season. The 76ers have scored at least 117 points in 2 of their last 3 games and have an opportunity to take advantage of the Nets, who are also dealing with critical injuries. Philly is 10-6-1 ATS this season.

Each of the Nets’ last 9 losses has come by at least 10 points, including a 24-point loss to the Sixers when they faced off in early November.

BET OVER 222.5 (-110).

With both teams dealing with injuries to some of their top players, this total reflects that, providing a great opportunity for the Over.

The Sixers have scored at least 110 points in 4 of their last 5 games, and have hit the Over in each of their last 3. They have allowed 127 or more points in back-to-back games.

The Nets have scored 109 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games while allowing at least 113 in 4 of their last 5. They have struggled defensively, which will play a key role in the Over hitting.

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