The Philadelphia 76ers (13-19) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (13-21) on Saturday, January 4th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on NBCS. The Nets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.

76ers vs Nets

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 13-19 on the season after a 139-105 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Philadelphia entered the game as +4 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 34 points. The total score of 244 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 219.5 by 24.5 points.

Philadelphia got off to a slow start, trailing 35-19 after the 1st quarter. They played the Warriors evenly in the 2nd quarter, both teams scoring 33 points. However, Golden State pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 35-26, and entered the 4th with a 103-78 lead. The Warriors continued to dominate in the final quarter, outscoring the 76ers 36-27.

The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Brooklyn improved to 13-21 on the season with a 113-110 road win over the Bucks on Thursday. The Nets entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs and not only covered the spread but also pulled off the upset. The total points for the game ended at 223, just under the 223.5 O/U line.

A key moment in the game came when the Nets went on a 10-0 run, cutting the score from 73-56 to 73-66. Brooklyn then took control by winning the 3rd quarter 28-31 and held on for the win despite being outscored 25-19 in the 4th.

76ers Offense Breakdown

In their 139-105 loss to the Warriors, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 42% from the field and 29% from three, hitting only 9 threes. Joel Embiid led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds, scoring 15 of his points in the 3rd quarter.

Paul George added 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 14 points, shooting 30.8% from the field. Ricky Council scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.

Nets Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Bucks, the Nets shot 43.2% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 30.8% rate. Cameron Johnson led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 50% efficiency.

Cam Thomas added 24 points, with 12 coming in the 1st quarter. D’Angelo Russell also scored all 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter.

76ers Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Warriors, giving up 139 points while allowing Golden State to shoot 60% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 35 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 36 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 22 threes at a 56% rate. Philadelphia sent Golden State to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The 76ers recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Nets Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Warriors, giving up 139 points in the loss. Philadelphia allowed at least 33 points in every quarter, including 35 in both the 1st and 3rd. Golden State shot 60% from the field.

The Warriors hit 22 threes at a 56% clip. Philadelphia sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The 76ers finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowed 5 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.

76ers vs Nets Trends

• In their last five road games, Philadelphia has averaged 113 points per game while allowing 116 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.

76ers vs Nets Prediction

The 76ers is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 137-114. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the 76ers at -7.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 214.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Nets to reach a combined total of 251 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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