BEST ODDS TO BET ON:
- Underdogs: Nets +4.5 (-110)
- 76ers vs. Nets Over/Under: 222.5 points
Brooklyn (25-38-3 ATS) attempts to start another winning run after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 132-121, in a game that snapped their four-game losing streak. The Nets are 4-16 SU in their last 20 contests, 0-5-1 ATS in their last six matches played on a Thursday, and 4-10 SU in their last 14 outings against the 76ers.
The 76ers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games played in March, 6-1 SU in their last seven outings, and 4-1 ATS in their last five contests against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
The Nets will be confident playing on the road after getting back All Stars Kevin Durant, who averages 29.1 points and 5.8 assists since coming back from an injury, and Kyrie Irving (26.2 points and 4.6 rebounds), who can only play road games due to New York’s COVID-19 mandate. Brooklyn will also get contributions from guard Seth Curry (15ppg, 3.9apg) and big man Andre Drummond (9.0rpg).
Final Predictions and Picks:
- Spread —111 Philadelphia 76ers – 108 Brooklyn Nets
- Over/Under — OVER 222.5 points
A look at Wednesday’s predictions:
Giannis Antetokounmpo exploded with 43 points on 15-of-22 shooting along with 12 rebounds and five assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Atlanta Hawks, 124-115, to claim their sixth straight victory. Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis scored 23 points each for the Bucks, who finally defeated the Hawks for the first time in three matchups this season.
Bojan Bojanovic scored 27 points on six 3-pointers and 9-of-14 shooting while Donovan Mitchell added 16 points and six assists as they helped the Utah Jazz put away the Portland Trail Blazers, 123-85, for their eighth straight win at home.
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