The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers link up on Wednesday evening for a bout between two of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference. The Nets are 29-17 overall and have won two games in a row. On the other side, Philadelphia is 30-16 on the year and has won five straight matchups. The 76ers won the first contest 115-106 on Nov. 22. Joel Embiid (foot) is listed as questionable for the 76ers, and Kevin Durant (knee) is out for the Nets.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Caesars Sportsbook lists the 76ers as a 5-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. 76ers odds an the over/under for total points scored is set at 225. Before making any 76ers vs. Nets picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

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Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. 76ers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines and trends for 76ers vs. Nets:

Nets vs. 76ers spread: Philadelphia -5
Nets vs. 76ers Over/Under: 225 points
Nets vs. 76ers money line: Philadelphia -205, Brooklyn +170
BKN: Nets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days’ rest
PHI: 76ers are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 home games
Nets vs. 76ers picks: See picks here

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Why the 76ers can cover

Forward Tobias Harris is an athletic scoring option who can get buckets from the mid-range, the post area, and downtown. The Tennessee product rebounds well and spaces the floor as the 30-year-old logs 16.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. In his last outing, he dropped 17 points, five rebounds, and six assists.

Guard De’Anthony Melton is an energetic and strong playmaker who is most effective when playing downhill and attacking the lane. The USC product has great foot speed and length, swarming ball handlers on the perimeter. Melton averages 10.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per contest. On Saturday, the 24-year-old tallied 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Why the Nets can cover

Guard Kyrie Irving is one of the best ball handlers in the NBA who owns a combination of speed, quickness, and skill. The seven-time All-Star doesn’t shy away from contact at the basket and is averaging 26.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. He’s tallied at least 30-plus points in three straight games. On Jan. 20, Irving notched 41 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.

Center Nicolas Claxton is a long and active big man in the paint. Claxton has quick feet and instincts to defend the rim at a high rate, and the Georgia product also thrives cutting to the rim and in the pick and roll. He’s first in the NBA in field-goal percentage (73%) and blocks (2.7) with 12.7 points per game. Additionally, Claxton has finished with a double-double in five of his past seven matchups. In the win over Golden State on Jan. 22, he amassed 24 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks.

How to make Nets vs. 76ers picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 232 points. The model also says one side hits over 50% of the time. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.

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