Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 23 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The day before Christmas Eve is loaded in the NBA, with 14 games scheduled, including the Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game. It's the third meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Sixers winning the first two pretty easily at the Barclays Center.

Brooklyn has been playing well in December, with five wins in their last 10 games. They have also climbed in the East standings, currently at 13th with a record of 8-19. They might not be one of the contenders to make the playoffs, but they continue to improve as the season goes on.

Meanwhile, the Sixers have turned heads in their past 10 games, winning seven of them. Tyrese Maxey remains the team's best player, while Joel Embiid plays here and there depending on his health. VJ Edgecombe has found his flair back, while the rest of the team manages to contribute when needed.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Nets (+300) vs. 76ers (-385)

Spread: Nets +9.5 (-115) vs. 76ers -9.5 (-105)

Total (O/U): O217.5 (-115), U217.5 (-105)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview

Tuesday's game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. EST tipoff. It will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The game will be televised locally on the YES Network in New York and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

It's also available on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and NBA League Pass, which are all paid subscription platforms.

The Philadelphia 76ers started the season hot before cooling down last month. They have found their rhythm again, led by Tyrese Maxey, who could garner some votes for MVP if they can improve their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets were never projected to be good to begin the season. Michael Porter Jr. was predicted to have the best season of his career, which has been going well so far. Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney are playing better too, while Egor Demin has had his ups and downs.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Starting Lineups

Nets

G - Egor Demin | G - Terance Mann | F - Michael Porter Jr. | F - Noah Clowney | C - Nic Claxton

76ers

G - Tyrese Maxey | G - VJ Edgecombe | F - Paul George | F - Dominick Barlow | C - Joel Embiid

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips

Bet on Tyrese Maxey to go OVER (-105) 28.5 points. He has scored at least 29 points in his last two games.

Place your money on Michael Porter Jr. to score at least 25 points. He has gone OVER (-112) 24.5 points in three of his last five games.

Joel Embiid has an over/under of 22.5 points. He has scored 23 points or more in two of his last three. Bet on him to go OVER (-119).

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The Nets are the underdogs for their matchup against the Sixers on Dec. 23. They are likely to put up a fight and make things competitive, but the prediction is a win for Philly, and they will cover the -9.5 spread. The total is likely going UNDER 217.5 points.

Edited by Juan Paolo David