Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 16, 2024

The Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers matchup is one of the five NBA preseason games scheduled for Wednesday. This will be Philly’s fifth preseason game, while it will be Brooklyn’s third. The Sixers will complete its preseason slate of games against the Orlando Magic on Friday. The Nets play their final exhibition game on the same day against the Toronto Raptors.

The two teams have faced each other 215 times in the regular season, with Philadelphia holding a significant 125-90 lead. The two teams met four times last season and split the series 2-2.

Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers game details and odds

The Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Wells Fargo Center. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and YES. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Nets (-180) vs. 76ers (+ 150)

Spread: Nets (-4) vs. 76ers (+4)

Total (O/U): Nets -110 (o216.5) vs. 76ers -110 (u216.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers preview

The Nets are coming off of a dominating 131-92 win against the Washington Wizards on Monday. Brooklyn is considered to be in a rebuilding stage after finishing last season 11th in the East with a 32-50 record. In Monday’s win, the Nets were led by Cam Thomas’ 17 points.

Ben Simmons is also healthy and has shown flashes of what he was capable of doing during his All-Star seasons. He had 11 points, five rebounds and two assists against the Wizards.

The regular season is still a week away but the Sixers are already down two of their biggest stars. Paul George hyperextended his knee against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, while Joel Embiid is out until the start of the season as well. As per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, during the regular season, Embiid won’t play in both games of back-to-back sets and will wear a knee brace.

George’s MRI didn’t show any structural damage but he is without a clear return timeline. He is expected to be re-evaluated in a week’s time.

Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers predicted starting lineups

The Nets will be without Day’Ron Sharpe (left hamstring sprain), Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) and Trendon Watford (left hamstring). Nic Claxton (hamstring), Killian Hayes (hip) and Keon Johnson (mild ankle sprain) are day-to-day. Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernández should start:

PG: Dennis Schroder SG: Cam Thomas SF: Ben Simmons PF: Cameron Johnson C: Dorian Finney-Smith

The Sixers will be without Joel Embiid and Paul George. Philly coach Nick Nurse should start:

PG: Tyrese Maxey SG: Kelly Oubre Jr. SF: Eric Gordon PF: Caleb Martin C: Andre Drummond

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction

The Sixers are ravaged by major injury concerns for arguably their two best players. Expect the Nets to win this game. This could be a low-scoring affair with the team total staying under 216.5 points.