The Philadelphia 76ers (34-21) look to continue their 11-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (25-28) at Wells Fargo Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Philadelphia is an 8-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 217 points at Draftkings Illinois Sportsbook.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Free Prediction
In the Nets’ last outing, they beat the Toronto Raptors, 101-91, as 4-point underdogs. The game’s total points (192) were well under the O/U total of 224.5. The Nets made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Raptors to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.2 (below their season average of 22.1). Spencer Dinwiddie had a good game for Brooklyn, contributing 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
The 76ers beat the Los Angeles Clippers in their last matchup, 110-103, despite being 2-point underdogs. The combined points for the game (213) were under the projected point total of 224.5. The 76ers held the Clippers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.4 (below their season average of 24.3) and had a turnover percentage of 5.4 (better than their season average of 12.6). With 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, Ben Simmons led the way for Philadelphia with his fifth triple-double this season.
The 76ers have won two out of three against the Nets this season, including a six-point victory the last time these teams met. Philadelphia covered as a 2-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 228 points, which was 10 points above the projected point total of 218 points. Philadelphia had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 18.7). Brooklyn, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.272 vs. 0.213). Simmons played a huge role in the victory, recording a triple-double with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.
Brooklyn heads into the contest with records of 25-28 straight up (SU) and 26-26-1 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Nets have a slight tendency to finish under the total (49.1 percent).
Philadelphia is 34-21 SU, but they are just 24-28-3 ATS. In opposition of Brooklyn, 76ers games have a slight tendency to finish over the projected point total (50.9 percent).
The offense of Philadelphia will battle against the top-notch defense of Brooklyn. The 76ers rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while the Nets are eighth in defensive efficiency. The Nets should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick
Free NBA Pick: ATS Winner – Nets, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
Brooklyn is 10-14-1 ATS on the road with 12 overs, 12 unders and 1 push.
At home, Philadelphia is 15-10-2 ATS with 14 overs, 12 unders and 1 push.
Brooklyn is 7-1 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 14-1.
The 76ers are 30-10 when they score more than 100 points, while the Nets are 25-21.
Philadelphia ranks second in blocks allowed per game (3.9) while Brooklyn ranks 24th (5.5).
The 76ers rank second in rebounds allowed per game (41.8) while the Nets rank 23rd (46.3).
Philadelphia ranks ninth in steals per game (8.2) while Brooklyn ranks 26th (6.7).
The 76ers rank first in three pointers allowed per game (28.6) while the Nets rank 18th (34.1).
Brooklyn ranks fifth in points in the paint per game (50.1) while Philadelphia ranks 19th (47.5).
The 76ers rank third in second chance points allowed per game (11.5) while the Nets rank 15th (13.2).
Brooklyn averages 13.4 fast break points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 19th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
The 76ers rank 21st in points off turnovers per game (16.2) while the Nets rank 25th (15.1).
Brooklyn is second in the league with 22.1 assists allowed per game while Philadelphia is third with 22.2 assists allowed per game.
In its last five contests, Brooklyn is 5-0 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over its last five games.
The Nets have outscored opponents by an average of 14.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Brooklyn has lost by an average of 0.5 points.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 110.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.0 points per game (7.8 above their season average).