Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

At 7:00 ET, the struggling Philadelphia 76ers (-241) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+198) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The 76ers (2-12) are currently riding a five-game losing streak and are 15th in the Eastern Conference. The Nets (6-9) are 8th in the East and are 3rd in the Atlantic Division.

This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 217.5 points.

BROOKLYN NETS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -6

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-110 in favor of the 76ers.
• Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 12 threes.

Does Brooklyn Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Nets improved to 6-9 on the season with a 116-115 win over the Hornets on Tuesday. Brooklyn was favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.

Brooklyn rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 37-23 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 31-22 2nd quarter and went on a crucial 10-0 run, stretching the score from 66-63 to 76-63. Heading into the 4th quarter down 87-85, the Nets outscored the Hornets 31-28 in the final period to secure the win.

Cameron Johnson’s 34-point performance, including 6 made threes at a 50% clip, led the Nets to a win over the Hornets. Jalen Wilson added 17 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%, while Dorian Finney-Smith contributed 15 points, making 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

Brooklyn connected on 18 threes, shooting 43.9% from deep and 49.4% overall. Johnson scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Wilson and Johnson each added 6 points in the 4th.

Despite a rough start, giving up 37 points in the 1st quarter, the Nets tightened up their defense in the 2nd, allowing just 22 points. They gave up 28 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but managed to hold on for the win.

Brooklyn struggled to defend the three, as the Hornets hit 20 threes at a 54% clip. The Nets also sent Charlotte to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 8 steals and 8 blocks.

Is It the 76ers Game to Lose at Home?

The 76ers fell to 2-12 on the season after a 117-111 road loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as -4.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 226.5.

After a 31-31 tie in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies took control in the 2nd, outscoring the 76ers 32-22. Philadelphia trimmed the deficit by winning the 3rd quarter 28-27 and made a push in the 4th, outscoring Memphis 30-27, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 35 points and 11 rebounds in their 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 47.6% from the field. Jared McCain added 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, while Guerschon Yabusele contributed 17 points, connecting on 5 threes at 83.3% shooting.

As a team, the 76ers shot 44.8% from the field and made 11 threes at 33.3%. Embiid scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Yabusele added 9 of his own in the same period.

The 76ers gave up 117 points to the Grizzlies, allowing 31 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd. They tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 27 points in each.

Philadelphia struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 19 threes at a 44% clip. The Grizzlies also went 16/16 from the line. The 76ers finished with 12 steals and 6 blocks.