Nets vs. 76ers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, March 5 best bets from proven model
The Philadelphia 76ers (35-25) and the Brooklyn Nets (24-37) square off in a conference tilt on Tuesday. The Sixers have dominated the recent matchups against the Nets, going 5-1 over the past six games. Philadelphia is fifth in the East, meanwhile, Brooklyn is down at the 11th spot. Joel Embiid (knee) remains out for the Sixers, while Tyrese Maxey (concussion) and De'Anthony Melton (back) are also out. Ben Simmons (leg/back) and Cameron Thomas (ankle) are out for Brooklyn, with Lonnie Walker IV (ankle) listed as questionable.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in New York City. Brooklyn is a 1-point favorite in the latest 76ers vs. Nets odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 212.5. Before making any Nets vs. 76ers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Sixers. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Sixers vs. Nets:
- 76ers vs. Nets spread: Philadelphia +1
- 76ers vs. Nets over/under: 212.5 points
- 76ers vs. Nets money line: Philadelphia -107, Brooklyn -112
- PHI: 16-12 ATS on the road this season
- BKN: 17-13-3 ATS at home this season
Why the 76ers can cover
Forward Tobias Harris has been a smooth three-level scorer since entering the league in 2011. Harris can score in the low post or out on the perimeter consistently. The Tennessee product logs 17.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He's scored at least 28 points in back-to-back games, including in Friday's win over the Mavericks when Harris finished with 31 points and 12 boards.
Guard Kelly Oubre Jr. is a high-energy playmaker who excels in transition and has a reliable jumper to space out the defense. The Kansas product puts up 13.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest. On March 3, Oubre dropped 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists. He's scored 20-plus points in 10 games this season. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Nets can cover
Forward Mikal Bridges is a solid two-way presence on the court. Bridges creates his own shot with ease and has the length to be disruptive as a defender. The Villanova product leads the team in scoring (21.2) with 4.8 rebounds and one steal per game. In Saturday's win over the Hawks, Bridges had 38 points and five rebounds.
Center Nicolas Claxton is a lengthy and active presence in the paint. Claxton is a great finisher around the rim and does a good job being a solid rim protector. The Georgia product ranks 13th in the league in rebounds (9.9) and seventh in field-goal percentage (62.1%). He also averages 11.8 points per game. In his last matchup, Claxton dropped 12 points and 13 boards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make 76ers vs. Nets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 222 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
