This bet is in the “3 way” first half market, which means if the half ends in a tie, this bet will be a loss. There is some risk making this bet early with Joel Embiid listed as questionable. Embiid missed the Sixers last game against the Kings, but he should have a good chance to return tonight in a home rivalry game against his former teammate Ben Simmons. The Sixers have a one game lead on the Nets in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division standings. In terms of this bet, the Sixers have been one of the best first half teams in the NBA. They have a +2.6 average first half margin on the year (6th in the NBA). Over the last 3 games, the Sixers have a +8.0 first half margin, which includes their last game (without Embiid) where Philly trailed by 10 at half. The Nets on the other hand, have been struggling in the first half with a -10.0 first half margin over their last 3 games. In a full season sample size, the Nets have been very good in the first half at home (+6.9 margin), but have struggled on the road (-1.8 margin). Brooklyn has been a very good second half road team, so our bet here will be on the Sixers to win the first half. The crowd will be wild in Philadelphia tonight, and Kevin Durant will remain out. Our wager is 1 unit.

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