The Brooklyn Nets (19-28) and Philadelphia 76ers (30-17) meet Saturday with tip-off from Wells Fargo Center set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nets vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Philadelphia leads 1-0
Brooklyn suffered a 136-120 loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns Wednesday while failing to cover as a 3.5-point home underdog. The Nets allowed Phoenix to shoot 62% from the field and 50% from long range in the loss. Wednesday’s loss ended a short 2-game win streak for the Nets, who have now lost 3 of their last 5 outings.
Philadelphia came away with a 127-124 win over the Utah Jazz Thursday while covering as a 4.5-point road underdog. Philly was led by G Tyrese Maxey and his 51 points on 17-of-27 shooting from the field. Thursday’s win ended a 4-game losing skid for the 76ers.