Nets vs. 76ers Point Spread Pick for Game 1

Brooklyn Nets (45-37 SU, 42-39-1 ATS) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28 SU, 47-34-1 ATS)
When: Saturday, April 15th, 1:00 PM (ET)
Where: Wells Fargo Center, PA, Philadelphia
TV: ESPN

Point Spread: Bkn +8.5/Phi -8.5
Total: 214.5
Money Line: Brooklyn Nets +290/-371

Notable Injuries

Nets

• Ben Simmons (Out) Back/Knee

76ers

• None

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Brooklyn is 45-37 overall. When taking to the road, Brooklyn has a mark of 22-19 and a win percentage of 54%. Currently, the team is 6th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 42-39-1 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs the spread, they are 3-2 in their past 5 games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past 10 games, they are 6-4 SU and 5-5 ATS.

In their most recent matchup, the 76ers defeated Brooklyn with a score of 134-105. Cam Thomas scored the most points for the team with 46, but it was not enough to earn the win. The Nets were 1 point favorites going into the game.

Heading into the game, Philadelphia is 54-28 overall. When playing at home, Philadelphia has a mark of 29-12 and a win percentage of 71%. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 47-34-1 vs the spread. Philadelphia will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Brooklyn as they are the winners of 2 straight games.

After their win against the Nets, Philadelphia will be looking to continue their momentum. Louis King had a big game, scoring 20 points to help lead the team to victory. As 1-point underdogs on the spread, the 76ers were able to come home with an ATS win

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the 76ers picked up the win 115-106 win over the Nets. Heading into the game, Philadelphia was the 8.0-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. So far this season, the 76ers have a record of 4-0 vs. the Nets. In terms of betting, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 3-2 in the previous 5 matchups vs. Brooklyn. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +3 points per game in favor of the 76ers. Brooklyn and Philadelphia averaged a combined 231 points per game in these games, leading to an over-under mark of 3-2.

Analysis

This season, Brooklyn is averaging just 113.4 points per game, which places them 22nd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of 3-point shooting, the Nets are ranked 16th in attempts per game. However, they have been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league, connecting at a rate of 37.8%. On defense, the Nets are allowing an average of 112.12 points per game, placing them 18th in the league. So far, they have done a good job defending the 3-point arc, as teams are hitting just 34.46% of their looks from deep.

Coming into today’s game, Mikal Bridges is the leading scorer for Brooklyn at 20.1 points per game. This season, Bridges has a field goal percentage of 46.8%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Spencer Dinwiddie at 17.3 points per contest.

This season, the 76ers offense is averaging 115.2 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Philadelphia has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.1 possessions per game. Philadelphia’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.7% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.6 3-point shots per game, placing them 19th in the NBA. Defensively, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.56%.

Going into today’s game, Joel Embiid is the leading scorer for the Philadelphia team with an average of 33.1 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 54.8%. The team’s second top scorer is Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 20.3 points per game.

Betting Trends

• Nets are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
• Nets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• 76ers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games.
• 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Nets and Sixers margins this season in games that mattered was 9, 4 and 3. That proves that Brooklyn can hang with Philly. Furthermore, the public are hammering the daylights out of the 76ers to the tune of 67% and the line isn’t going anywhere. This tells us the bookies like their position and we do as well! We’re betting the Nets at +8.5.