The Brooklyn Nets'(29-17) visit the City of Brotherly Love and the'Philadelphia 76ers'(30-16) Wednesday. Tip-off from Wells Fargo Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets have won 2 straight after Sunday’s 120-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors as 7.5-point road underdogs. Brooklyn has had a mediocre month of basketball, currently sitting at 5-5 in January. With superstar F Kevin Durant out, it has been G Kyrie Irving leading the way, averaging just under 39 points per game in their last 3 games.
Philadelphia is on a 5-game win streak and has won 10 of its last 12 games. The 76ers beat a hot Sacramento Kings team 129-127 on Saturday as 4.5-point road underdogs. C Joel Embiid'has been the 76ers’ leading scorer in 6 of the last 12 games. However, it was G Tyrese Maxey‘s who shned with Embiid out, scoring 32 points against the Kings.
The 76ers won the 1st meeting this season 115-106 at home on Nov. 22 as 7.5-point underdogs while the Over 217.5 cashed.