Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 2/12/25, 2:17 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 2/12/25 at 2:22 AM in NBA Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets face off in a crucial divisional matchup on Wednesday evening, with both teams looking to gain ground in the Eastern Conference standings. The Nets have been relatively strong at home, going 3-2 in their last five games at Barclays Center while covering the spread in three of those contests. Despite a recent home loss to the Washington Wizards, Brooklyn has been playing solid defense, holding opponents under 98 points in four of their last five matchups. Their defensive efforts have been a key reason they rank eighth in the league, allowing an average of 111.3 points per game. Offensively, however, the Nets have struggled throughout the season, ranking 28th in scoring with just 105.1 points per game. While their defensive stability has kept them competitive, their lack of offensive firepower could be a challenge against a Philadelphia team desperate for wins. The 76ers find themselves in a tough spot, sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, just 1.5 games away from securing the final play-in position. Their recent struggles have been evident, dropping four of their last five games leading into Tuesday’s matchup. Their lone victory in that stretch came at home against the Dallas Mavericks, while losses to the Heat, Pistons, and a high-scoring defeat against the Bucks have exposed their defensive vulnerabilities.