76ers vs Nets Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The Saturday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets from the Barclays Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The 76ers (13-19) have dropped consecutive games and trail Chicago by one game for tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Thursday, Philadelphia fell behind by 16 points after one quarter and allowed Golden State to shoot a scorching 61 percent from the field during a 139-105 road loss. 

All-Star C Joel Embiid led five Philadelphia players in double figures with 28 points (8-19 FG) and grabbed 14 rebounds. Paul George scored 19 points and finished with a team worst minus 26 rating. All-Star G Tyrese Maxey added 14 points and six assists for the 76ers. 

The Brooklyn Nets have lost nine of their first 14 home games and are stuck in a long rebuilding process. The Nets (13-21) rank 22nd in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 108.1 points per contest for rookie head coach Jordy Fernandez. On Thursday, Brooklyn built a 12-point halftime lead and held on down the stretch to earn a 113-110 road victory against Milwaukee. 

Brooklyn F Cameron Johnson knocked down 6-for-12 from the three-point line and finished with a team-high 26 points. Cam Thomas scored 24 points (2-11 3 PT) in just 22 minutes off the bench. Nic Claxton added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Nets, who outrebounded the Bucks by a 51-46 margin.

Brooklyn F Cameron Johnson appeared to roll his ankle in the closing seconds of Thursday’s victory and is listed as day-to-day. These two teams rank in the bottom third of the league in offensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. The stronger play is on the 76ers to cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win 113-101.