4/12 NBA: Philadelphia at New Jersey

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The newest battle in the ongoing war between the Nets and 76ers kicks off Wednesday at Continental Airlines Arena.

Sporting a 47-30 overall record and an 8-3 mark within the division, the Nets aim to knock the 76ers (8-6 in the division) for a loss.

Oddsmakers like the Nets in this one, opening New Jersey as 5-point chalk. The game's total opened at 190.5.

The 76ers come off a 105-97 win against the Wizards, a game where they were 2.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 205.

Lawrence Frank's team was busy last game losing to Chicago 104-101 as a 2-point favorite. The 205 points sent that game over the total of 183.

Some trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 1-8-0 ATS in its last 9 games against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 101 to 110 points
Philadelphia is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Philadelphia is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games against New Jersey
New Jersey is 8-1-0 ATS in its last 9 games against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 home games

Next up:
Philadelphia at Miami, Friday, April 14
New Jersey at Boston, Friday, April 14