Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers 4/15/23 – Philadelphia 76ers entered this year with very high expectations, and as they enter the playoffs as the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference, there must be general agreement that they are still meeting those lofty preseason projections. The Sixers will face off with the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round of playoffs as their turbulent season carries on and likely more changes come this summer to help rebuild. The Brooklyn Nets are the underdogs here, however they are the best basketball online pick today to beat the 76ers.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers
Date & Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, PA
TV: ESPN
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers 4/15/23 Betting Odds
Nets
Moneyline: +290
Spread: +8.5 (-113)
Total: 214.5 over (-107)
76ers
Moneyline: -360
Spread: -8.5 (-107)
Total: 214.5 under (-113)
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Analysis
In their last match against the 76ers, the Brooklyn Nets experienced defeat with a final score of 134-105. Cam Thomas played an instrumental role in this game. Brooklyn enters this game with an overall record of 45-37 and an average turnover rate of 13.7 times per contest, as well as 21.1 fouls committed per matchup. On average, Brooklyn grabs 40.5 rebounds per contest and has registered 2,093 dimes this season; which ranks 13th out of basketball in terms of passing. The Nets have an average 3-point shooting percentage of 37.8% and free throw percentage of 80.0%, scoring 113.4 points per outing while connecting on 48.7% of their field shots. Defense has become the hallmark of success for the Nets, who force 13.7 turnovers per contest while drawing 18.5 personal fouls each game. While their 3-point defense ranks 36.7% against opposing shots, and are 10th in points per game allowed overall. The Nets have allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 46.3% and conceded 45.1 rebounds per contest on average as a team. They rank fourth in basketball by giving away 1,916 assists this year.
Last time out against the Nets, Louis King played an integral part in leading his Philadelphia 76ers team to victory with a final score of 134-105. Louis was instrumental in helping lead them to this triumphant win. Philadelphia currently stands with a win-loss mark of 54-28 on the season. They have committed 20.4 personal fouls per contest while shooting an impressive 83.5% from the free throw line, 25.2 assists per game from teammates and have lost possession through turnover 13.7 times per game – scoring 9,448 points this year while collecting 40.9 rebounds per game to rank 6th in NBA. Philadelphia defense is giving up 34.8% on long range shots and their opponents are hitting 78.1% of their free throw attempts. Furthermore, they allow opponents to score 24.2 assists and 41.2 rebounds per game 6th and 2nd in NBA respectively. In terms of points allowed per contest, Philadelphia ranks third overall. They force opponents into 14.3 turnovers each game while permitting teams to shoot 47.3% from within their territory
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn’s last 6 games. Brooklyn are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Philadelphia. Brooklyn are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Philadelphia. Brooklyn are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games. Philadelphia are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Philadelphia are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games at home. Philadelphia are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn. Philadelphia are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Free Pick
Philadelphia 76ers should be considered the superior team and thus should be the home favorite; however, this team are struggling due to injury reports being high on their roster – almost disrespectfully for Brooklyn Nets who still possess respectable players on their new team roster and thus basketball betting experts expect them to come out victorious in this matchup.
Free Pick: Brooklyn Nets +8.5 (-113)
