The Sixers take on the Nets in what is one of the most highly anticipated regular-season games that Philadelphia has hosted in quite some time. It’s the first time the two teams have battled since the James Harden –Ben Simmons swap and while Simmons won’t play in the contest, he’ll be on the bench to support his new squad as they battle in South Philadelphia.
Nets-Sixers Odds
- Spread: Sixers -4.5 (-110)
- Total: 236.0 (-115)
- Moneyline: Nets +150
- Odds via PointsBet
Key Injuries
- Nets Players Out: Ben Simmons (reconditioning) LaMarcus Aldridge (right hip), David Duke Jr (left ankle), Joe Harris (ankle surgery).
- Sixers Players Out: Danny Green (finger)
Sixers-Nets Trends to Note
- Philadelphia is 5-0 with James Harden in the lineup and the former MVP will be there on Thursday night.
- Harden has recorded a double-double in four of his five games as a Sixer with his home debut against the Knicks as the only game he missed the mark (was one assist short of the feat). Odds for Harden to get a double-double against the Nets on Thursday night: -425.
- The Nets have lost 12 of their last 13 games against teams with winning records.
- In eight of the past nine Nets games, the away team has covered the spread.
- The over has hit in seven of the Nets’ last eight road games.
Current Championship Odds
- Sixers: +650
- Nets: +800
- Odds via PointsBet
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