Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers 1/25/2023 Best Picks, Odds and Forecast
The Brooklyn Nets will visit the 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday evening. The Nets are 4th at 29-17 and are playing without injured F Kevin Durant; the team trails Milwaukee by a half-game for third place in the Eastern Conference. On Sunday, Brooklyn outscored Golden State by 16 points in the second half to rally for a 120-116 road victory.
All-Star PG Kyrie Irving delivered a game-high 38 points (12-22 FG) to go along with nine dimes and seven boards. Center Nic Claxton contributed 24 points (9-13 FG) and 15 rebounds for the Nets, who knocked down 14-for-27 from the 3-point range. Brooklyn is averaging 113.7 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 29.7 points and 5.3 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 26.7 points and 5.1 rebounds.
- Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches with the 76ers.
- The Brooklyn Nets are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games against Philadelphia.
- The Nets are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games on the road.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers 1/25/2023 Best Picks, Odds and Forecast
At “ The City of Brotherly Love “, The Philadelphia 76ers are riding on a five-game winning run and moved into second place in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia erased a ten-point halftime deficit to storm back for a 129-127 road victory over the Sacramento Kings, Saturday. The 76ers are second at 30-16 in the Atlantic Division and made 27 dimes of their 49 made field goals and shot 53 percent overall.
The 76ers are 8-2 in their last 10 matches of the season. Philadelphia is averaging 114.1 points on 48.2% shooting and allows 110.2 points on 46.9% FG shooting. Center Joel Embiid is averaging 33.6 points and 4.2 assists while PG James Harden is averaging 21.5 points and 11.2 assists. SG Tyrese Maxey is the third double-digit scorer and SF Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The 76ers are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
- The Philadelphia 76ers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home over the Nets.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the 76ers’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA pick for this game is the Philadelphia 76ers. Brooklyn Nets SF Kevin Durant (MCL sprain) will begin on-court activities this week and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. These two teams rank in the top five of the league in defensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is to take the points. Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers will win 112-111.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Wells Fargo Center, PA
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2022
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -5.5
NBA Totals: 224.5
