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Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY

Article updated Jan 4, 2:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Brooklyn Nets in the Big Apple on Saturday night. Philadelphia is coming off a tough loss to Golden State, while Brooklyn

Game outlook

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Brooklyn Nets in the Big Apple on Saturday night. Philadelphia is coming off a tough loss to Golden State, while Brooklyn scored an upset win over Milwaukee in their last game. The 76ers have a historical advantage over the Nets and have won their last two matchups. Philadelphia is favored to win with a current line of -7.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: 76ers -300 | Nets +255

Spread: 76ers -7.5 (-110) | Nets +7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 214.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 75%.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a heavy defeat against Golden State in their recent game, dropping their second straight contest and falling to 13-19 on the season. The team struggled in the game, shooting 42% from the field while allowing the Warriors to shoot 60.9%. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 28 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. Currently ranking 27th in offense and 13th in defense, Philadelphia is struggling in rebounding and assists categories but shows promise in free throw shooting. The team is dealing with injuries to key players such as KJ Martin, Jared McCain, and Kelly Oubre Jr. Watch for updates on player availability before upcoming games. Philadelphia is currently ranked 15th in power rankings and has a record of 3-1 this season. Take advantage of sportsbook bonuses to maximize profits.

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Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets ended a losing streak by narrowly defeating the Bucks on the road, improving their season record to 13-21. Despite nearly losing a big lead, they managed to hold on for the win. Cameron Johnson led the team with 26 points in the victory. The Nets struggle offensively, ranking 25th in the league for scoring, but excel at free throw shooting, leading the league in that category. They are also strong in three-point shooting, ranking 6th in the league. Several players are dealing with injuries, including key players such as Bojan Bogdanovic and Cam Thomas. The Nets have a power ranking of 24 and are 25th for offense, 16th for defense, and have a 13-21 overall record. They will face Philadelphia in their next game.

Philadelphia 76ers Favored Over Injury-Plagued Brooklyn Nets in Matchup

Both teams in this matchup are facing uncertainties due to the significant injuries among key players. However, Philadelphia appears to be in a more favorable position with Maxey and George potentially leading their offense, supported by Embiid's return. On the other hand, the Nets may be without Johnson, and the availability of Clowney and Thomas remains uncertain. Adding to the challenges, Brooklyn is on their third game in four nights, following matchups against Toronto and Milwaukee. While the 76ers are also on a tight schedule after returning from the West Coast, they seem to have a slightly better health status compared to the Nets. Considering these factors, it is reasonable to give the advantage to the 76ers in this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw 76ers vs Nets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past 76ers vs Nets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Philadelphia 76ers-280 → -390Moved
  • Moneyline · Brooklyn Nets+235 → +310Moved
  • Spread · Philadelphia 76ers-7 (-110) → -9 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Brooklyn Nets+7 (-110) → +9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over215.5 (-110) → 211.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under215.5 (-110) → 211.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Philadelphia 76ers
3-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Brooklyn Nets
0-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:14:12.691Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a heavy defeat against Golden State in their recent game, dropping their second straight contest and falling to 13-19 on the season. The team struggled in the game, shooting 42% from the field while allowing the Warriors to shoot 60.9%. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 28 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. Currently ranking 27th in offense and 13th in defense, Philadelphia is struggling in rebounding and assists categories but shows promise in free throw shooting. The team is dealing with injuries to key players such as KJ Martin, Jared McCain, and Kelly Oubre Jr. Watch for updates on player availability before upcoming games. Philadelphia is currently ranked 15th in power rankings and has a record of 3-1 this season. Take advantage of sportsbook bonuses to maximize profits.

The Brooklyn Nets ended a losing streak by narrowly defeating the Bucks on the road, improving their season record to 13-21. Despite nearly losing a big lead, they managed to hold on for the win. Cameron Johnson led the team with 26 points in the victory. The Nets struggle offensively, ranking 25th in the league for scoring, but excel at free throw shooting, leading the league in that category. They are also strong in three-point shooting, ranking 6th in the league. Several players are dealing with injuries, including key players such as Bojan Bogdanovic and Cam Thomas. The Nets have a power ranking of 24 and are 25th for offense, 16th for defense, and have a 13-21 overall record. They will face Philadelphia in their next game.

Both teams in this matchup are facing uncertainties due to the significant injuries among key players. However, Philadelphia appears to be in a more favorable position with Maxey and George potentially leading their offense, supported by Embiid's return. On the other hand, the Nets may be without Johnson, and the availability of Clowney and Thomas remains uncertain. Adding to the challenges, Brooklyn is on their third game in four nights, following matchups against Toronto and Milwaukee. While the 76ers are also on a tight schedule after returning from the West Coast, they seem to have a slightly better health status compared to the Nets. Considering these factors, it is reasonable to give the advantage to the 76ers in this game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-22Brooklyn Nets 98 · Philadelphia 76ers 113
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Philadelphia 76ers defeated Brooklyn Nets 123-94

Philadelphia 76ers defeated Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on January 4, 2025, a 29-point decision in the series. Philadelphia 76ers' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 29-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Philadelphia 76ers -9 (-110) spread, Philadelphia 76ers covered, while the 217 combined points finished over the recorded total of 211.75.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DerekFisherTotal · Over 214.5 (-110)Win