The Philadelphia 76ers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets when the two teams play Game 3 in Brooklyn, NY, on Thursday night. Philadelphia has won the first two games of the series at home, dominating on the defensive end in both contests.
Brooklyn has looked good in flashes but has yet to put together a full 48 minutes to earn a victory as the underdog, though it’s hoping a change of scenery will help. Let’s take a look at the contest and the NBA odds today so we can make a solid 76ers vs Nets prediction for Game 3.
76ers vs. Nets Odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Information
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Location of the game: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: TNT
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Recent Scores
This looked like one of those NBA matchups in the postseason that wouldn’t be much of a battle, but the Brooklyn Nets have shown some fight despite not having a win to show for the effort.
The Philadelphia 76ers gradually pulled away in Game 1 before winning by 20 points, then rallied from a five-point halftime deficit in Game 2 by holding the Nets to just 35 points in the final 24 minutes.
Brooklyn has yet to beat Philadelphia in any part of the NBA schedule this season, going 0-4 against the 76ers in the regular season.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Analysis
Philadelphia 76ers Facts to Know
The Philadelphia 76ers have gotten off to a very good start to this series, with their stars leading the way. Center Joel Embiid, the favorite for NBA MVP honors, hasn’t quite reached the heights of the regular season when he led the NBA player stats in scoring at 33.1 points per game, but he is averaging 23.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks in the first two contests.
There’s no Philadelphia 76ers injury to limit the team this season, and they’re hitting on all cylinders. Guard James Harden is averaging 15.5 points, 10.0 assists, and 4.5 rebounds, while backcourt mate Tyrese Maxey is scoring 23.0 points per game while grabbing 4.5 boards per contest.
Forward Tobias Harris has made it four 76ers players in double figures in scoring in the postseason, averaging 20.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in the first two games. Philadelphia is hoping to shorten its NBA playoffs schedule with a quick first-round series, and taking Game 3 would go a long way in achieving that goal.
Brooklyn Nets Facts to Know
The Brooklyn Nets roster was remade late in the season, so that lack of chemistry may be playing into the lack of consistency in each game so far in the postseason. Coach Jacque Vaughn must find a way to get his team off to a fast start in this one, or they could lose confidence in a hurry.
Forward Mikal Bridges is averaging a team-high 25.5 points per game and brings a lot of playoff experience from being on the Phoenix Suns from their run to the NBA Finals in 2021. Bridges is shooting 54.5% from the floor, but he is going to need help from his teammates to pull the upset.
Forward Cam Johnson is also playing very well, averaging 23.0 points, but the Nets must have more contributions from throughout their rotation. Guards Spencer Dinwiddie and Seth Curry have to get hot from the perimeter, or Philadelphia will come out on top again in this one.
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There are no injuries that should limit either team, so the Brooklyn Nets are going to need to get off to a hot start at home to keep the home crowd’s support.
Facing a Philadelphia 76ers team that was near the top in the NBA team stats in scoring defense (110.9 points) won’t make it easy, but they can’t afford to fall behind early in this one.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Spread: When making your 76ers vs Nets prediction against the point spread, you might be surprised to see Philadelphia favored by just 4.5 points. You’ll get -110 odds on either side of that bet.
Moneyline: On the moneyline, you can get the 76ers at -195, while the Nets are listed at +165 for a straight-up win.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 209.5 points, with -110 odds available for either side of that wager.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Betting Prediction
When making your NBA picks today on this game, it’s hard to go against the hot 76ers. They have the best player on the floor and the better team in the series, and they are looking to make this a quick series with a third straight victory.
- When making your 76ers vs Nets prediction, go with Philadelphia to earn another easy win on the road.
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