Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the 76ers (+155) will be in San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-190). Philadelphia is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while Golden State is 12th in the West.
Both teams are coming in on a losing streak, with the 76ers (-4.5) having lost three straight and the Warriors (-4.5) having dropped their last two. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 234.5.
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Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Warriors have faced off vs. the 76ers as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the last three games as the favorite against the 76ers, the Warriors have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- Across their last three home contests, Golden State has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 121 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
As the 76ers look to end their three-game losing streak, they will be 4.5-point underdogs against the Warriors. This season, Philadelphia has been the underdog in 10 of their 45 games and has gone 2-8 in those games.
On the road, the 76ers have an average scoring margin of +3.4 points per game. Their road record is 13-9 straight-up and 12-10 against the spread.
Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 27-18, and their games have averaged 231.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 234.5, and 33 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that.
In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 130-104. The O/U line for that game was 221 points, and Philadelphia was favored by 5.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the 76ers are 29-16 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 19-11 and 5-3 in their division.
So far this season, the 76ers are 6th in the NBA in scoring at 119.2 points per game. However, they have scored slightly less on the road, averaging 117.2 points per game.
Philadelphia’s offense has been one of the most aggressive in the league, as they lead the NBA in free throw attempts at 27.6 per game. In terms of pace, they are 16th at 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the 76ers are 14th in the league at 47%. They have been particularly effective inside the arc, converting 54% of their two-point attempts.
This season, the 76ers defense has been impressive, holding the 10th position in the league while permitting an average of 112.4 points per contest. Philadelphia’s defense is currently forcing 11.4 turnovers per game, which is 1st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 4th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.
Golden State is favored by 4.5 points today and has gone 15-10 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 8-17 against the spread and have an average scoring margin of +1.7 points per game.
In their last game against the Lakers, the teams combined for 289 points, easily going over the O/U line of 245.5. The Warriors lost the game by a score of 145-144 and were favored by 1.5 points.
This season, Golden State has an O/U record of 26-16-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 237.6 points.
Against Western Conference teams, the Warriors are 11-19 compared to 8-5 against the East. In the West, they are currently in 12th place and are 5th in the Pacific Division with a record of 19-24.
For the season, the Warriors are 20-22 against the spread and have gone 9-15 ATS at home and 11-7 ATS on the road. In their last three games, they have failed to cover the spread.
At home, the Warriors are averaging 118.3 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in scoring at 118.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Golden State is 10th in the league with 99.8 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.1% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, Golden State is 20th in the league at 46%. However, they are 14th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 3rd in the NBA with 15 made threes per game. Overall, they are hitting 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of free throw shooting, Golden State is 17th in both makes and attempts.
Facing Philadelphia, the Warriors aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 119.0 points allowed per game (22nd). In their previous game, the Warriors’ defense struggled against the Lakers, giving up 145 points on a field goal percentage of 48%.
In spite of being 4.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the 76ers winning this one 118-108.
Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- We like the 76ers on the moneyline (+155)
- The 76ers are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
- Moses Moody – Calf – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Tyrese Maxey – Ankle – Questionable
- Kenneth Lofton Jr. – Personal – Out
