Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers predictions, odds: Who wins Game 1 of NBA Playoffs?
The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers play on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 10 a.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.
Who will win the game?
The 76ers are an 8.5-point favorite over the Nets, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Philadelphia is -360 on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +300.
The over/under for the game is set at 214.5 points.
FanDuel: 76ers 188, Nets 110
Devon Platana writes: "The Nets will push at times, but the 76ers are a team that's built for the playoffs. Embiid and Harden will be too tough to slow down as the game goes on, resulting in a 1-0 series lead for the higher seed."
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Dimers: 76ers 110, Nets 103
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Brooklyn vs. Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center this Saturday has the 76ers winning 110-103."
Sportsbook Wire: Take the Nets with the points vs. 76ers
It writes: "The 115.2 points per game the 76ers average are only 2.7 more points than the Nets give up (112.5). Philadelphia has a 35-11 record against the spread and a 41-5 record overall when putting up more than 112.5 points. Brooklyn has a 30-18 record against the spread and a 35-13 record overall when allowing fewer than 115.2 points. The Nets’ 113.4 points per game are just 2.5 more points than the 110.9 the 76ers allow to opponents."
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Doc's Sports: Go with the Nets with the points against 76ers
Josh Schonwald writes: "The Philadelphia defense surrenders 34.8% on shots from beyond the arc (952 of 2,735) and their opponents are converting on 78.1% of their foul shots. They relinquish 24.2 assists and 41.2 rebounds per game, which is 6th and 2nd in the NBA. The 76ers are ranked 3rd in the NBA in points allowed per contest with 110.9. They are forcing their opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.3% from the field (13th in the NBA)."
ESPN: 76ers have a 79.7% chance to win the game
The site gives the Nets a 20.3% shot at picking up the victory in Game 1 of the series.
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