76ers vs Nets Odds, Spread and Picks

• The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 pm ET on Thursday, Dec. 16th on NBA TV
• The 76ers come into the game at 15-14 overall, while the Nets enter at 20-8 on the year
• See below for the latest odds, analysis and the best bet

A matchup between two potential playoff teams will commence on Thursday, Dec. 16th in Brooklyn when the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road to take on the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 pm ET on NBA TV from the Barclays Center.

Going into the game, the Nets are listed a 0.5-point favorites over the 76ers.

76ers vs Nets Odds

Odds as of Dec. 16th at Barstool Sportsbook.

Philadelphia is 15-14 overall and is 5-5 in its last 10 games, currently in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers are coming off of a 101-96 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

Brooklyn enters at 20-8 overall and is 7-3 over the last 10 contests going into Thursday, remaining atop the East standings. The Nets most recently defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-129 in overtime on Tuesday in Brooklyn.

76ers and Nets Injury Report

Philadelphia could be without a few players, as Georges Niang (health and safety protocols), Grant Riller (shoulder) and Jaden Springer (concussion) all missed Wednesday’s game.

Brooklyn has been hit really hard with recent COVID additions and will be without LaMarcus Aldridge, DeAndre Bembry, Bruce Brown, Jevon Carter, James Harden, James Johnson and Paul Millsap on Thursday due to health and safety protocols. Joe Harris is also out with an ankle injury.

Second Night of Back-to-Back for 76ers

Philadelphia will be on the second night of a back-to-back after hosting Miami on Wednesday, meaning we could see more of a fatigued 76ers squad on Thursday in Brooklyn. On zero days rest this year, which has occurred three times for Philadelphia, it is 1-2 overall in such occasions.

The 76ers have been a solid defensive squad when coming out on top this year, giving up 99.9 points in victory going into Wednesday compared to giving up 114.4 points per game in defeat.

When healthy, Joel Embiid has been dominant for Philadelphia, followed by contributions of Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey and Seth Curry. Entering Wednesday’s game against Miami, Embiid led the team with 24.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Harris has added 18.6 points and 7.9 rebounds, with Maxey averaging 16.7 points, 4.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds and Curry contributing with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Nets Aim to Continue Winning Ways at Home

Brooklyn has been rolling as of late while sitting near the top of both the Eastern Conference and NBA standings, having won three in a row heading into the showdown with Philadelphia. And to make things even better for the Nets, they are two games into a five-game homestand that will conclude Dec. 21.

Offense has been the key for Brooklyn in expressing its dominance this season, with the Nets averaging 114 points and 27.3 assists per game in wins, along with shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from three. In eight losses, the Nets have tallied just 100.5 points with 21.1 assists and shooting marks of 41.9 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from deep.

Leading the charge this year has been Kevin Durant, who is putting together an MVP-caliber season in Brooklyn. Durant is averaging 29.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.

76ers vs Nets Pick

On one side of things, Brooklyn will be shorthanded with players in health and safety protocols while Philadelphia could be dealing with fatigue from finishing a back-to-back, two factors that will make for an interesting matchup on Thursday night.

Even though the Nets are heavily depleted, look for Durant to lead his team once again while sneaking out a win at home to remain atop the East standings. For the best bet of the night, go with Brooklyn covering the short spread.

Pick: Brooklyn -0.5 (-110)