I understand the Nets being favored at home. But they shouldn't be considering their COVID situation.

This is who the Nets will be missing: James Harden, LaMarcus Alrdridge, DeAndre' Bembry - all starters - along with Bruce Brown, Jevon Carter, James Johnson and Paul Millsap. That leaves the Nets' thin bench with just three rookies.

The Nets are going to encounter an angry 76ers team that is off an embarrassing, 101-96, home loss to the Heat last night. 76ers coach Doc Rivers ripped his team after that game. I'm expecting the 76ers to be fired up. They certainly are capable, having defeated the Warriors just five days ago.

Joel Embiid is expected to play. But I still would like the 76ers even if he isn't considering the drastic situation the Nets are in.

Brooklyn has failed to cover the last six times as a home favorite.