The NBA Playoffs are here, and things get started with Game 1 between the 76ers and Nets on Saturday, April 15. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 pm ET while airing on ESPN. The 76ers enter this game as 8.5-point favorites with the total set at 214.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the 76ers vs. Nets predictions below.
76ers vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: 76ers -8.5
- Total: 214.5
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Time: 1 pm ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
- TV: ESPN
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76ers Betting Trends
- Under is 7-3 in 76ers last 10 home games.
- 76ers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Nets Betting Trends
- Nets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
- Nets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Over is 5-0 in Nets last 5 games following a straight up loss.
76ers vs. Nets Predictions
We’ve seen this time and time again in the NBA playoffs. An outmatched underdog comes out with energy in Game 1 and gives the favorite a run for their money. That could be the case with this one.
The 76ers are the better overall team, and they have a legitimate chance to make the NBA Finals. The Nets are just happy to be here, and expectations are low after trading away Kevin Durant along with Kyrie Irving.
Brooklyn is a resilient team despite that. Mikal Bridges has emerged as a leader, averaging 20.1 points per game. Cameron Johnson and Spencer Dinwiddie have been solid, contributing averaging 16.6 and 16.5 points per game respectively. The Nets aren’t great on the boards (28th in rebound rate), but they can knock down enough shots to stay in this game, ranking 6th in field goal percentage and fifth in three-point shooting percentage.
Even though the superstars in this series (Joel Embiid and James Harden) belong to Philadelphia, don’t sleep on Brooklyn’s team approach. The Sixers should end up winning the series going away, but the Nets should remain competitive in Game 1 to cover the 8.5 point spread.
The Pick: Nets +8.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook
