Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
At 6:00 ET, the 13-19 Philadelphia 76ers will take on the 13-21 Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 76ers are currently favored by 7.5 points and are on a two-game losing streak.
This Eastern Atlantic division matchup can be seen on NBCS.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -7.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-114 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will Philadelphia Shock Everyone at Barclays Center?
The 76ers dropped 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 O/U line of 219.5 by 24.5 points.
Philadelphia fell behind early, trailing 35-19 after the 1st quarter. They played the Warriors evenly in the 2nd quarter, with both teams scoring 33 points. However, Golden State pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 35-26, and continued to dominate in the 4th, winning the quarter 36-27.
In their loss to the Warriors, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting 42% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 29% clip. 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, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 14 points, despite shooting just 30.8%. Ricky Council scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.
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 quarters. Golden State shot 60% from the field.
The Warriors hit 22 threes at a 56% clip. Philadelphia sent Golden State to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The 76ers recorded 27 defensive rebounds, 11 steals, and 6 blocks.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
The Nets improved to 13-21 on the season with a 113-110 win over the Bucks on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 223 narrowly missed the O/U line of 223.5.
Brooklyn jumped out to a 30-23 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead to 66-54 at halftime. A 10-0 run helped them close the gap from 73-56 to 73-66. The Nets entered the 4th quarter with a 94-85 lead but were outscored 25-19 in the final period.
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, knocking down 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 period.
The Nets gave up 110 points but still managed to win on Thursday, holding the Bucks to 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 4th. Brooklyn allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Overall, the Nets held Milwaukee to 44% shooting from the field.
Brooklyn did a great job defending the three, as the Bucks made just 11 threes on 29% shooting. The Nets also sent Milwaukee to the line 28 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Nets grabbed 37 rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.