Seen on:
as known from New York Timesas known from USA Todayas known from yahoo!
VA
The Grueling Truth - Where Legends Speak / Betting Tips / NBA Playoffs Game 1 Brooklyn vs Philadephia

NBA Playoffs Game 1 Brooklyn vs Philadephia: Odds, Tips and predictions 04/015/23

Basketball Betting Tips · 04/15/2023 - 1:00 pm · Wells Fargo Arena

Publish Date: 04/14/2023
Fact checked by: Simon Briffa

DraftKings
DraftKings
4.6/5
Prediction: Bet Philadelphia to cover
  • Over/Under: Brooklyn vs Philadelphia (216.5)
  • Spread: Philadelphia -8.5
  • Pick: Bet Philadelphia to cover
Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly!
Open DraftKings

Game preview Nets vs 76ers

Brooklyn Nets (45-37) will face the Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) in the first round of NBA playoffs – these teams played in the first round in 2019 with the 76ers winning in five games.

Can the Sixers dominance over the Nets continue?

Philadelphia currently sports a 54-28 record this season and is responsible for 20.4 personal fouls per contest, shooting an impressive 83% from the free throw line and contributing 25.2 assists per game (16th in NBA). They lose possession via turnover 13.7 times each game while scoring 9,448 points (115.2 per contest), collecting 40.9 rebounds each night, connecting on 48.7% from field shots (6th place in NBA), while accounting for over 94448 total points scored this year (15.2 per game).

Philadelphia’s defense is giving up 34.84% on shots from beyond the arc (952 of 2,735) while their opponents are hitting 78.1 per cent of their foul shots, ranking them 6th overall and 2nd among NBA teams in converting. Philadelphia allows 24.2 assists per game and 41.2 rebounds per game to opponents; these stats rank 6th and 2nd among all NBA teams. They allow an average of 110.9 points allowed per contest from their opponents and force 14.3 turnovers each game (13th best among all NBA teams).

Can the Nets pull the upset?

Brooklyn comes into this one with a mark of 45-37 for the year. They are losing possession via turnover 13.7 times per contest and, as a team are committing 21.1 fouls per contest. As a team, Brooklyn is grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game and has racked up 2,093 dimes this season, which ranks 13th in basketball in terms of passing the ball. The Nets are hitting 37.8% on shots from 3-point land (1,048 out of 2,771) and 80.0% from the free-throw line. They average 113.4 points per outing (20th in the league) while connecting on 48.7% from the field.

When they are on defense, the Nets can force 13.7 turnovers per contest while drawing 18.5 personal fouls. They relinquish 36.7% on three-point shots and they are 10th in the NBA in points per game allowed (112.5). The Nets defensively allow an opponent shooting percentage of 46.3% (3,360 of 7,257), conceding 45.1 rebounds per contest as a team. They rank 4th in basketball, giving up assists with 1,916 surrendered this year.

Our Betting Pick for Today – Bet the Sixers -8.5

Although Brooklyn has shown impressive improvement since Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving left, they may encounter trouble against the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia boasts a highly talented roster that features Joel Embiid (NBA scoring leader) and James Harden (assist leader), both of who dominated regular season action as top scorers and assist-getters, respectively; these two alone outshone any other member on Brooklyn’s roster.

The Philadelphia 76ers demonstrated their superiority by defeating Brooklyn by an average margin of 11.3 points during regular season play Embiid will be too much for the Nets.

Tip:
Sixers to cover
Best Odd
-8.5
Brand
FanDuel
Max. Bonus
Bet Now
Read Also
NBA Playoffs Game 5 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-30-25
​Tonight’s Game 5 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers ...
MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati-Reds: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-29-25
Tonight, the St. Louis Cardinals (12–17) visit the Cincinnati Reds (16–13) at ...
Bet365 Promo
NBA Playoffs Game 5 Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-29-25
​Tonight, the Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of ...
MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati-Reds: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-28-25
Tonight, the St. Louis Cardinals (12–16) visit the Cincinnati Reds (15–13) at ...
NBA Playoffs Game 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-28-25
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to host the Miami Heat in Game ...
NBA Playoffs Game 3 Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-25-25
The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks face off in Game 3 of ...
NBA Playoffs Game 3 New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-24-25
The Knicks secured a 123–112 victory in Game 1, propelled by a ...
NBA Playoffs Game 2 Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-23-25
​Tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs features the Orlando Magic taking ...
NBA Playoffs Game 2 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-22-25
The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a stunning performance in Game 1, defeating the ...
NBA Playoffs Game 2 Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers: Odds, Tips and Predictions 04-22-25
The Indiana Pacers took Game 1 on the road in dominant fashion, ...
Betting Tips
02/06/2024 - 8:00 pm
Ohio State
Tip:
Ohio State to Cover
-5.50
FanDuel
02/03/2024 - 6:30 pm
Carmichael
Tip:
North Carolina to Cover
-4.00
FanDuel
02/03/2024 - 6:00 pm
Hulman Center
Tip:
Indiana State to Cover
-5.50
FanDuel
Latest News
The 1975 World Series: Baseball’s Greatest October Showcase
When baseball purists and fans alike debate the ...
Duane Bobick: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of a Heavyweight Hopeful
Duane Bobick’s story is one of promise, power, ...
Cincinnati Bengals 2025 NFL Draft Class Overview
​The Cincinnati Bengals' 2025 NFL Draft strategy centered ...
2025 NFL Draft – Round One Review
1. TENNESSEE - Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL) ...
Top Brands
Top Bonuses
Real Prize
Real Prize
Real Prize Review
4.8/5
Stake.us
Stake.us
Stake.us Review
4.6/5
McLuck
4.5/5
MegaBonanza
MegaBonanza
MegaBonanza Review
4.4/5
Jackpota
Jackpota
Jackpota Review
4.3/5
High5Casino
High5Casino
High5Casino Review
4.2/5
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas Review
4.2/5
CrownCoinsCasino
CrownCoinsCasino
CrownCoinsCasino Review
4.2/5
Spree
4.1/5
The Money Factory
The Money Factory
The Money Factory Review
4.1/5
Real Prize
Real Prize Promo
625K Golden Coins + Up to 125 SC FREE + 1250 VIP Points
T&Cs apply
4.8/5
Stake.us
Stake.us Promo
56 Stake Cash + 560K Gold Coins + 5% Rakeback
T&Cs apply
4.6/5
McLuck
McLuck Promo
27.5 SC FREE and 57.5K Gold Coins
T&Cs apply
4.5/5
MegaBonanza
MegaBonanza Promo
150% Purchase Offer: 25 SC FREE and 50K GC
T&Cs apply
4.4/5
Jackpota
Jackpota Promo
27.5 SC FREE and 57.5K Gold Coins
T&Cs apply
4.3/5
High5Casino
High5Casino Promo
245% Extra up to 60 SC FREE + 700 Gold Coins and 400 Diamonds!
T&Cs apply
4.2/5
Wow Vegas
Wow Vegas Promo
35 SC FREE and 1.75M WOW Coins
T&Cs apply
4.2/5
CrownCoinsCasino
CrownCoinsCasino Promo
Get 200% More Coins on First Purchase - 1.5M CC + 75 SC
T&Cs apply
4.2/5
Spree
Spree Promo
200% Extra Coins: 30 SC FREE + 30K Gold Coins
T&Cs apply
4.1/5
The Money Factory
The Money Factory Promo
300% Extra: 32 SC FREE + 32K Gold Coins
T&Cs apply
4.1/5
Our Team
Mike GoodpasterJosh SchwartzSimon BriffaMark LewisSamuel Teets
+8
Mike Goodpaster
Mike Goodpaster
Chief Editor
Josh Schwartz
Josh Schwartz
Editor
Simon Briffa
Simon Briffa
Sports Editor
Mark Lewis
Mark Lewis
Editor
Samuel Teets
Samuel Teets
US Sports Veteran
Author Icon
drjaygee
Editor
Find out what the legends have to say about sports this week....

21+ and present in VA. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.
Virginia Town HallCloudflareSSL
Close
Our Sports Pros recommend these awesome sports betting sites this week:
DraftKings
DraftKings Promo
Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets Instantly!
T&Cs and 21+ apply
Code:
Open DraftKings
Get Bonus
FanDuel
FanDuel Promo
Bet $5 Get $250 in Bonus Bets IF YOU WIN
T&Cs and 21+ apply
Code:
Open FanDuel
Get Bonus
BetMGM
BetMGM Promo
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
T&Cs and 21+ apply
Code:
Open BetMGM
Get Bonus
×
Your Promo Code:
The bonus offer of was already opened in an additional window. If not, you can open it also by clicking the following link:
Play now