Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/14/24

At 1:00 ET, the 7th ranked Philadelphia 76ers (46-35) will host the 11th ranked Brooklyn Nets (32-49) in a divisional matchup at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are currently on a 7 game winning streak and are favored by 15.5 points (-1446) over the Nets (+833).

This game will be televised on NBCS.

BROOKLYN NETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +15.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.

WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-107 in favor of the Nets.
• Our projections have Cam Thomas finishing with Cam Thomas points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Nets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 9 threes.

Do the Nets Stand a Chance on the Road?

The Nets have an O/U record of 40-41 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 224 points. In non-conference games, the average O/U line has been 224.8.

Brooklyn’s ATS record for the season is 34-44, and they have covered the spread in their last three road games. As the underdog, they are 21-31 vs. the spread on the road and 14-41 overall.

In their last game against the Knicks, the Nets lost by a score of 111-107. They were 11.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 211.5.

Currently, the Nets are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-49. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 24-27 and 5-10 against division opponents.

On the road this season, the Nets are 12-28, and they are 14-26 vs. the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is -6.7 points per game.

On the season, the Nets are 24th in the NBA in scoring at 110.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 25th in the league at 96.7 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the NBA in made threes at 13.3 per game. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.

Overall, the Nets are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 23rd in both makes and attempts at 15.8 and 20.9 per game, respectively.

At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 113.3 points per game. Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 12th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.

Can the 76ers Hold Strong at Home?

Philadelphia is the heavy favorite (-15.5) in today’s game against the Nets. This season, the 76ers have been favored in 50 of their 81 games and have gone 37-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last eight games and are 8-0 ATS during that stretch.

The 76ers have an overall ATS record of 48-32 this season, including going 23-16 ATS at home and 25-16 ATS on the road. Their ATS win streak is at nine games, and they have covered the spread in their last six home games and five straight on the road.

Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 42-39, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 226.6 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 213.

In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Magic by a score of 125-113. Philadelphia covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, and the combined scoring total of 238 points went over the O/U line of 215.

Currently, the 76ers are 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-35. Within the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place with a record of 7-8 against division opponents. Against the Eastern Conference, they are 30-21.

At home, the Sixers are averaging 115.7 points per game (14th) compared to their season average of 114.7 (15th). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.1% of their games.

Philadelphia is currently 21st in field goal percentage (46%) and 19th in three-point shooting (36%). In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 24th in the NBA with an average of 24.8 per game.

When it comes to free throws, the Sixers lead the NBA with an average of 19.6 makes per game. They are also 9th in offensive rebounds (11 per game).

This season, the 76ers defense has been impressive, holding the 9th position in the league while permitting an average of 111.9 points per contest. Philadelphia’s defense is currently forcing 11.3 turnovers per game, which is 2nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 7th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.