There were no doubts that the Philadelphia 76ers got the start they wanted in their first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, as the Sixers made quick work of their Atlantic Division rivals in Game 1. Will the Nets be able to steal Game 2 Monday and head to Brooklyn with some momentum in hopes of turning this series around?

Nitrobetting is ready to dish out key assists and lob passes with betting tips and news coverage throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs. This time, let’s break down the upcoming Game 2 first-round showdown between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nets vs. 76ers Game 2 2023 NBA Playoffs First-Round Information

• When: Monday, April 17, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
• Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
• TV: TNT
• Radio: WFAN 101.9 FM (Nets) // 97.5 The Fanatic FM (76ers)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: Nets (10) / 76ers (-10)

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Why Bet on the Brooklyn Nets?

Although it was apparent that the Brooklyn Nets lack the star power that the 76ers had in spades, they can still hold their heads up high following the 121-101 defeat in Game 1 Saturday. Brooklyn shot over 55 percent from the floor thanks in large part to a stellar showing from Philly native Mikal Bridges.

Bridges led his team with 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting, as the former Villanova standout found himself very comfortable in his hometown. Cam Johnson also pitched in 18 points, draining four of his six shots from downtown. Brooklyn corralled 40 rebounds to 43 for the Sixers, though Philadelphia had the 14-5 edge on the offensive glass.

Offensive rebounding wasn’t the only concern for the Nets to address in Game 2. They committed 19 turnovers that led to 31 points for the Sixers. Neither Nic Claxton nor Royce O’Neale speaks of a true frontcourt presence that will be able to give the Sixers a real scare in the battle of the boards.

Why Bet on the Philadelphia 76ers?

It was a clinical performance for the Philadelphia 76ers in the series opener, as they never gave the Nets any breathing room from the opening tip. The 76ers never trailed the entirety of Game 1 as their starting five was firing on all cylinders.

Joel Embiid, a front-runner to win the regular-season MVP award, scored 26 points and made all 11 of his free-throw attempts. Another former MVP in James Harden also had a terrific double-double of 23 points and 13 assists while draining seven of 13 shots from beyond the arc. Tobias rounded out Philly’s trio of 20-point scorers with 21 points on 9-of-14 field-goal shooting.

There appears to be no weakness in the Sixers’ game if the opening bout was a telling indication of things to come. Only complacency and an unlucky string of injuries might be the only cause for concern for what’s otherwise the best-looking playoff team from Saturday’s action.

Nets vs. 76ers Betting Trends

• The Nets are 6-4 in its last 10 road games (7-3 ATS).
• The Nets are 2-7 in the last nine games as underdogs (3-6 ATS).
• The totals went over in three of Brooklyn’s last four road games.
• The 76ers have won five straight meetings against the Nets (4-1 ATS).
• The Sixers are 6-2 in the last eight home games (4-4 ATS).
• The totals went over in three of the last four games played in Wells Fargo Center.

Nets vs. 76ers Game 2 Expert Betting Predictions

The current double-digit spread may seem daunting at first, but one can still be confident in the 76ers managing to cover this spread. Harden and Embiid make for a lethal combination like no other, while Brooklyn needs more than Bridges to produce on the offensive end. Chalk this up as a 2-0 series lead for the home team and with the Sixers winning Game 2 in another double-digit blowout.

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