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Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers host a 2023 NBA playoff tilt at Wells Fargo Center on Monday evening. The 76ers take on the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of a best-of-seven series in the first round. Philadelphia won Game 1 on Saturday by a 20-point margin, and the 76ers are heavily favored to advance as the No. 3 seed. Brooklyn is the No. 6 seed and is aiming to neutralize Philadelphia's offensive attack, headlined by Embiid.

Philadelphia is listed as a 10-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 212.5 in the latest Nets vs. 76ers odds. Before locking in any 76ers vs. Nets picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model entered the second week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-37 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

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

  • Nets vs. 76ers spread: 76ers -10
  • Nets vs. 76ers over/under: 212.5 points
  • Nets vs. 76ers money line: 76ers -550, Nets +400
  • BKN: The Nets are 23-19 against the spread in road games
  • PHIL: The 76ers are 25-16-1 against the spread in home games
  • Nets vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Nets can cover

The Nets had considerable defensive issues in Game 1, but Philadelphia also shot well above its traditional baseline. Brooklyn finished in the regular season in the top four of the NBA in both field goal percentage allowed (46.3%) and 2-point percentage allowed (51.8%), and no team blocked more shots (6.2 per game) than the Nets. Brooklyn is also established as a team that allows only 23.4 assists per game, and Philadelphia typically struggles on the offensive glass.

The 76ers ranked No. 25 or worse in both offensive rebound rate (25.8%) and second-chance points (11.3 per game) this season. Brooklyn also has very strong offensive tendencies, including top-eight marks in the NBA in field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, and free throw percentage. The Nets shot the ball very well in the opener, making 56% of attempts, and Brooklyn can take solace in creating effective looks. See which team to pick here.

Why the 76ers can cover

Philadelphia was utterly dominant in Game 1, winning by 20 points with two-way effectiveness. The offense was most impressive, including more than 1.3 points per possession with 21 3-pointers, while the defense forced 20 turnovers. Philadelphia's headline-grabbing players get the attention on offense, but Embiid anchors a tremendous defense as well.

The 76ers allowed only 112.7 points per 100 possessions during the regular season, a top-eight mark in the NBA. Opponents shot just 34.8% from 3-point range against Philadelphia, and the 76ers gave up only 24.2 assists and 12.7 second-chance points per game. The 76ers also forced well over 14 turnovers per game, and Philadelphia will continue to benefit from Brooklyn's offensive shortcomings. The Nets ranked 29th in offensive rebound rate and points in the paint, with Brooklyn also generating only 22.1 free throw attempts per contest. See which team to back here.

How to make Nets vs. 76ers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 221 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model's NBA picks at SportsLine.

So who wins 76ers vs. Nets in the NBA Playoffs 2023? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 71-37 roll on NBA picks, and find out.