Nets-76ers Preview

The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the New Jersey Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Nets jumped out to a 14 point lead and cruised past the Timberwolves 113-84 on Friday. The Nets covered the 7-point spread, but the 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Vince Carter led the way with 18 points, while Brook Lopez addded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The 76ers came back in the fourth quarter on Friday, as they defeated the Pistons 96-91. The 76ers won the game as an 8-point underdog, while the 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Andre Miller led the 76ers with 19 points and six rebounds, while Louis Williams added 16 points in the win.
Team records:
New Jersey: 10-8 SU, 11-7 ATS
Philadelphia: 9-11 SU, 8-12 ATS
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Next up:
New Jersey home to New York, Wednesday, December 10
Philadelphia home to Cleveland, Wednesday, December 10

 

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