The Philadelphia 76ers return home on Saturday, looking to snap a six-game losing streak as they take on the Brooklyn Nets. With the Eastern Conference playoff race tightening, both teams find themselves in a surprising tie in the standings at 20-35, making this an essential game for postseason positioning.
The Sixers struggled offensively in Thursday’s 124-104 loss to the Boston Celtics, shooting just 8-of-39 from deep. Despite the return of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, Philadelphia failed to keep pace. Maxey, a reliable offensive weapon all season, will need to step up to help his team get back on track.
Here’s the featured Maxey prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday’s matchup against Brooklyn.
Best Tyrese Maxey Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 29.5 Points + Assists (-120)
Maxey has been one of the Sixers’ most consistent offensive players this season, averaging 27.3 points and 6.1 assists per game. However, his production has dipped in recent outings, averaging just 10.5 points and 5.0 assists over his last two games. That makes this a prime opportunity for a bounce-back performance.
Before this mini slump, Maxey had been on a tear, consistently exceeding this combined total. With Philadelphia desperate for a win and needing more offensive production, expect Maxey to take on an even more significant role against a Nets team that struggles defensively.
Brooklyn’s backcourt is shorthanded with D’Angelo Russell (ankle) questionable and Cam Thomas (hamstring) sidelined. If Russell cannot play, Maxey could have an even easier matchup, allowing him to exploit Brooklyn’s weaker perimeter defense.
Given his ability to score in bunches and create for others, the circumstances favor Maxey to surpass 29.5 combined points and assists. Look for him to aggressively push the pace and re-establish himself as one of the Sixers’ primary offensive catalysts.
