Game: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets

Date & Time: November 28, 7:40 PM EST

Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Odds: 76ers -7.5, Over/Under 225.5

The Philadelphia 76ers travel to the Barclays Center for a divisional matchup against an injury-hampered Brooklyn Nets team. The 76ers enter as significant 7.5-point road favorites, a line that reflects the current health and firepower of both squads.

Philadelphia 76ers Outlook

The 76ers are looking to assert their dominance as one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Led by reigning MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia possesses one of the most potent offensive duos in the league. However, they will be without a key contributor in this contest. According to injury reports, forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is sidelined with a knee injury and is expected to miss at least two weeks. His absence impacts the team’s wing depth and scoring punch, but the primary offensive load will continue to run through Embiid and Maxey. For the 76ers to cover the spread, they will need Embiid to exploit a thin Brooklyn frontcourt.

Brooklyn Nets Outlook

The Nets face an uphill battle as they will be without their most dynamic scorer. Per reports, guard Cam Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and is not expected to be re-evaluated for several weeks. Thomas’s ability to create his own shot and heat up quickly is the engine of the Nets’ offense, and his absence leaves a major void. The offensive burden will shift heavily onto Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie to generate points.

To make matters more challenging, center Nic Claxton has been managing a “long-term” back issue. While his status for the game isn’t listed as out, his effectiveness against a physical force like Joel Embiid will be the game’s most critical factor. If Claxton is limited or ineffective, Brooklyn has little hope of containing the 76ers’ big man.

Prediction

This game will be defined by absences. While the 76ers will miss Oubre’s energy and scoring, the Nets’ loss of Cam Thomas is far more significant to their offensive identity. Brooklyn simply lacks the firepower to keep pace with an Embiid and Maxey-led attack.

The key matchup is Embiid against a Nets frontcourt potentially compromised by Nic Claxton’s lingering back problems. Expect Philadelphia to feed their MVP early and often. Without Thomas to answer on the other end, the Nets will struggle to close the gap. The 7.5-point spread is large, but the mismatch in top-tier talent, exacerbated by injury, is too much for Brooklyn to overcome.

The total of 225.5 also feels high given the circumstances. With Brooklyn’s primary scorer out and a key role player missing for Philadelphia, both offenses are operating at less than full strength. This points toward the under.

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -7.5

Over/Under: Under 225.5

Predicted Score: 76ers 114, Nets 102

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