Nets vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 10/16/2024

The Brooklyn Nets look for their second straight victory in the preseason when visiting the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Brooklyn is 1-1 after opening with a 115-106 loss to the LA Clippers followed by a 131-92 victory over Washington on Monday night. Cam Thomas was the leading scorer for Brooklyn in Monday night's victory with 17 points. Brooklyn will complete its preseason schedule on Friday when hosting the Toronto Raptors. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

The leading scorer for Brooklyn is Tim Thomas with an average of 14.5 points per game and Keon Johnson has scored 14 points but played just one game thus far. The leading rebounder is Johnson with six, while the leader in assists is Dennis Schroder with an average of 6.0 per game. Brooklyn has six players listed as day-to-day including starter Nic Claxton.

The Philadelphia 76ers look for their second straight win on Wednesday when hosting Brooklyn. Philadelphia is 2-2 following a 104-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The leading scorer for Philadelphia was Kelly Oubre Jr with 14 points. Philadelphia's Paul George suffered a hyperextended knee and his timetable for returning is not yet known.

Tyrese Maxey is the leading scorer during the preseason for Philadelphia with an average of 16.7 points per game and with Paul George out injured, the second leading scorer is Jared McCann with an average of 12.5 points per year. The leading rebounder is Andre Drummond with an average of 11.0 per game and the leader in assists is Kyle Lowry with an average of 4.0 per game. Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers. 

Philadelphia’s Paul George is listed as day-to-day but has been diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and is likely not to play on Wednesday in order not to risk any further injury before the start of the regular season. Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers. Look for Brooklyn to take advantage of the short-handed 76ers and pick up the victory on the road Wednesday when in Philly. Final Score Prediction, Brooklyn Nets win and cover ATS 115-104.