Big Game Report #81

By Chase Bailkin

Philadelphia 76ers

(37-17)

VS

Brooklyn Nets

(37-17)

1st East

2nd East

Fanduel Odds

Tonight’s game between the top 2 teams in the Eastern Conference largely depends on wether or not Kevin Durant and Kyrie play (also Aldridge). There is so much smoke in the air when it comes to these players - they constantly miss games due to “personal reasons”, and it makes betting on them hard because they are usually game time decisions and there is no consistency. Given that Kyrie and Aldridge missed last game, and they are still on the road, I would not anticipate them playing tonight. Kevin Durant is also on a minutes restriction, and his prop bet is not listed on fanduel so there is a chance he will sit out tonight altogether. The 76ers are one of the best teams at home, and they are fully healthy now. I think the line is high because Vegas knows KD and Kyrie are not going to play, and it will move up once they are officially pronounced out, so get it while its low. Take the 76ers -7, the under 227.5 total points, and Joel Embiid under 30.5 points.