Brooklyn at Philadelphia Pick
Our Brooklyn at Philadelphia pick offers the Nets at -2.5 (-110), while the 76ers are at +3.0 (-115). These two teams meet on Friday, October 22, 2021 with game time at 7:30 pm ET. The Brooklyn Nets (0-1) lost their first game of the season, as the Milwaukee Bucks took then down 127-104. On the other hand, in their first contest of the new season, the Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-97.
Nets vs 76ers – Frontcourt
The Nets possess an impressive front unit with Kevin Durant at small forward, Blake Griffin at power forward, and Nic Claxton at center. Durant is a major force on the court, ably scoring at will from virtually anywhere, while Griffin, an 11-year vet, can still hit shots consistently. Our Brooklyn at Philadelphia pick notes that Claxton, who’s now in his third NBA season, gets the chance to start this year after showing major improvement last season. He’s a 60 percent shooter inside. Steady and dependable vet LaMarcus Aldridge adds depth upfront.
Starting center Joel Embiid, the Sixers’ top scorer last season, is day-to-day and may not play tonight. If that’s the case, we expect Andre Drummond, a solid inside shooter and avid rebounder, to get the nod. Power forward Tobias Harris is an able inside-out player, while small forward Danny Green is a 40 percent shooter from anywhere on the court. He also a sound defender.
Frontcourt Edge - The Nets have a slight advantage, and if Embiid doesn’t play, a bigger one.
Backcourt - Brooklyn at Philadelphia
In this game, we expect all-around top point guard James Harden to start. Harden can do it all at both ends of the court. Along with being a lights out shooter, Harden is the engine of and setup man on this team. Joe Harris, a gifted and accurate mid-range and beyond the arc shooter, will be at the other guard spot. Longtime veteran Patty Mills, who can score in bunches, comes in off the bench.
Second-year player Tyrese Maxey starts at point. Maxey offers excellent penetration and setup skills. His two-point shot is on-target, but his three needs work. There’s a huge amount of potential here. Seth Curry can knock down twos and threes at will. Backup Furkan Korkmaz offers points with accurate shooting from anywhere on the court.
Backcourt Edge - Warriors have Curry, and that means an edge
Brooklyn at Philadelphia Pick – Prediction
Our Brooklyn at Philadelphia pick notes that both teams are missing top-notch players. The Nets are without basketball dynamo Kyrie Irving at guard due to his resistance to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. On the other hand, the Sixers are without versatile two-way forward/guard Ben Simmons. Simmons, who insists on being traded, has claimed that he’s not mentally ready to play. Both situations have affected each team. In the end, we’re looking to the Nets to notch their first win of the 2021-2022 season by three points or more. Take the Brooklyn Nets at -2.5 (-110)
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Brooklyn Nets - Spread at -2.5 (-110)
