Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers covers -3.5
Joel Embiid’s knee injury sidelines him for the Sixers’ upcoming game against the Nets. However, Tyrese Maxey’s stellar 51-point performance and Tobias Harris’ 28 points lifted the team to end a four-game losing streak against the Jazz. Despite injuries to key players, including Ben Simmons’ probable return for the Nets, the struggling 7-15 road record poses a challenge for Brooklyn.
The Nets are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games on the road and 0-6-1 ATS in their previous seven games against Philadelphia. On the road, the Nets are ranked dead last in FT% and 20th in points scored; The 76ers are 1st in the NBA in FT% and 8th in points scored at home. With a close spread, Philadelphia’s free throw shooting could be the edge to cover the points.
