The Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers are set to face off in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night. The Nets took Game 1 with a 111-102 victory, but the 76ers will be looking to even the series before heading to Brooklyn for Games 3 and 4.
Let’s take a closer look at the odds, lines, injuries, and picks for Game 2.
Odds and Lines
The Nets are currently favored to win Game 2, with odds of -115 on the moneyline. The 76ers are listed at +105, meaning a $100 bet on them would win you $105 if they pull off the upset.
The over/under for the game is set at 221.5 points. In Game 1, the total went under as both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively.
Injuries
The Nets will once again be without James Harden, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. However, they got a boost in Game 1 with the return of Jeff Green, who had missed time with a foot injury. Green scored 11 points in his first game back and provided some much-needed depth for Brooklyn.
The 76ers are dealing with some injury concerns of their own. Joel Embiid is playing through a small tear in his meniscus and was visibly limited in Game 1. He finished with just 16 points on 4-of-20 shooting and will need to be more efficient if the 76ers hope to win Game 2.
Picks
The Nets looked impressive in Game 1, but it’s important to remember that they were playing on their home court. The 76ers will be looking to bounce back and even the series before heading to Brooklyn.
With Embiid’s injury concerns and the Nets’ firepower on offense, it’s tough to pick against Brooklyn in this one. Look for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to lead the way once again and for the Nets to take a 2-0 series lead.
However, if Embiid can find a way to be more effective on offense and the 76ers can limit their turnovers, they have a chance to pull off the upset. It should be an exciting game, and fans can tune in at 7:30 PM ET to see how it all plays out.
