This will be the second matchup between these two organizations with the Nets winning the first game 122-109. Brooklyn has won five out of their last six games and now have superstar James Harden for this matchup. Can Philadelphia take down one of the best teams in the conference and prove they are serious contenders?

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

If you’ve been betting Nets games this season, the easiest option has been overs. The over has now cashed in 17 of their 23 contests. The totals keep getting higher, though, but it seems like the oddsmakers can’t make them high enough.

The 76ers are 5-2 ATS and SU against teams with a winning record this season. They are also 12-5 SU against poor defensive teams allowing 106+ points per game, so this looks like a good spot for them.

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets are currently 14-9 on the season but are 7-1 against top 10 teams in the league. This isn’t surprising given the amount of superstar that they have on their roster with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Harden. However, it does seem like they get up for big games and have letdowns for weaker foes. They have two losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and a loss to the Washington Wizards too. This trio is able to turn it on when they want too but can also lay back on occasion for some games.

You can expect a shootout in this matchup though as all three of these stars are expected to make it onto the court. Durant happens to lead the team in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks and has been shooting the ball with very high efficiency. He also leads the league in defensive three-point field percentage. However, that’s one of the few bright spots on what is otherwise an atrocious defensive team. They are allowing 117 points per game, which is 28^th in the NBA.

Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia is currently at the top of the Eastern Conference standings but they are fresh off a bizarre loss. They were a 10-point favorite at home to the Damian Lillard-less Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday yet the 76ers lost outright. Joel Embiid scored 37 points but the rest of the team did almost nothing as the next-best starting was at 13 points.

In general, the shooters the 76ers added in the offseason – Danny Green and Seth Curry – have helped Ben Simmons out on the offensive end while also allowing Embiid to dominate in the paint. Embiid is averaging 28.6 points per game and 11.1 rebounds, that is enough to lead the team in both categories. But that isn’t all, their starting forward Tobias Harris has improved nicely compared to last season after being reunited with Rivers, the head coach that he was able to have his best season under before arriving in Philadelphia.

For the 76ers to win here, their defense and depth have to show up. Considering they didn’t on Thursday, it’s a good bet they rebound in this one.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nets vs. 76ers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.94
Assists	James Harden 10.89
Rebounds	James Harden 8.53
FG%	DeAndre Jordan 76.3
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	LaMarcus Aldridge 2.2

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.45
Assists	Ben Simmons 6.91
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.57
FG%	Dwight Howard 58.7
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.62
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.35

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 34.25
Assists	James Harden 8.56
Rebounds	Kevin Durant 9.25
FG%	Alize Johnson 57.1
Steals	James Harden 1.67
Blocks	Kevin Durant 1.58

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.09
Assists	Ben Simmons 8.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.55
FG%	Ben Simmons 62.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.33
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.45

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

76ers Team Leaders

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.94
Assists	James Harden 10.89
Rebounds	James Harden 8.53
FG%	DeAndre Jordan 76.3
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	LaMarcus Aldridge 2.2

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.45
Assists	Ben Simmons 6.91
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.57
FG%	Dwight Howard 58.7
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.62
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.35

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 34.25
Assists	James Harden 8.56
Rebounds	Kevin Durant 9.25
FG%	Alize Johnson 57.1
Steals	James Harden 1.67
Blocks	Kevin Durant 1.58

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 28.09
Assists	Ben Simmons 8.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.55
FG%	Ben Simmons 62.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.33
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.45

Injuries

Brooklyn

Alize Johnson (SF)

Ques Sat Ankle - 30 / 05 / 21

Jeff Green (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 25 / 05 / 21

Landry Shamet (PG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 21 / 05 / 21

Joe Harris (SG)

Prob Sat Hip - 12 / 05 / 21

Bruce Brown (PG)

Ques Tues Face - 11 / 05 / 21

Bruce Brown (PG)

Ques Sun Knee - 26 / 04 / 21

Alize Johnson (SF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 23 / 04 / 21

Nicolas Claxton (PF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 19 / 04 / 21

Reggie Perry (PF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 19 / 04 / 21

Blake Griffin (PF)

Out Fri Rest - 16 / 04 / 21

Philadelphia

Danny Green (SG)

Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21

George Hill (PG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21

Tobias Harris (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21

Tobias Harris (SF)

Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21

Furkan Korkmaz (SG)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21

Shake Milton (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21

Danny Green (SG)

Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Alize Johnson (SF)	Ques Sat	Ankle - 30 / 05 / 21	6-3	2-6-1	+ -
Johnson is bothered by a left ankle sprain, and it has yet to be determined if he will dress for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Bucks.
Jeff Green (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 25 / 05 / 21	8-3	3-7-1	+ -
Green is managing a left foot strained plantar fascia, but it projected that he will be available for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Bucks.
Landry Shamet (PG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 21 / 05 / 21	9-3	4-7-1	+ -
Shamet is bothered by a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference first round.
Joe Harris (SG)	Prob Sat	Hip - 12 / 05 / 21	12-3	5-9-1	+ -
Harris is dealing with hip soreness, but he is likely to be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Celtics.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Ques Tues	Face - 11 / 05 / 21	13-3	6-9-1	+ -
Brown is hampered by a facial contusion, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt versus the Bulls.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Ques Sun	Knee - 26 / 04 / 21	16-7	8-14-1	+ -
Brown has missed the last three contests with right knee soreness, and it has yet to be determined if he will take on the Bucks on Sunday.
Alize Johnson (SF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 23 / 04 / 21	17-8	8-16-1	+ -
Johnson is out of the lineup while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for his return to action.
Nicolas Claxton (PF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 19 / 04 / 21	18-9	9-17-1	+ -
Claxton is sidelined while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, and it has yet to be established when he will return.
Reggie Perry (PF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 19 / 04 / 21	18-9	9-17-1	+ -
Perry it out of commission while he is enrolled in the NBA's health and safety protocols, and it is unknown when he will return to the court.
Blake Griffin (PF)	Out Fri	Rest - 16 / 04 / 21	20-9	11-17-1	+ -
Griffin will not be in the lineup Friday versus the Hornets, as he will be given a day of rest.

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Danny Green (SG)	Late June	Calf - 11 / 06 / 21	3-2	1-4	+ -
Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21	4-4	4-4	+ -
Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
George Hill (PG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 01 / 06 / 21	4-4	4-4	+ -
Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21	6-4	5-5	+ -
Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21	6-4	5-5	+ -
Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Wed	Hand - 24 / 05 / 21	6-5	6-5	+ -
Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Ques Sun	Rest - 16 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic.
Furkan Korkmaz (SG)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Shake Milton (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic.
Danny Green (SG)	Ques Sun	Hip - 15 / 05 / 21	8-5	8-5	+ -
Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards.