Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-137) will travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers (+113). This non-conference matchup will be played at the Wells Fargo Center and can be seen on ESPN.
Golden State is currently favored by 2.5 points and has a record of 22-25. Philadelphia, who is 5th in the Eastern Conference, is 30-19 and has lost their last two games.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Warriors and 76ers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Warriors have a record of 2-1. The Warriors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 227 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Warriors offense has averaged 119 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Golden State posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Through their last three home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 124. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- The last ten games that Golden State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In their last three games, the Warriors have won as the favorite. They are favored by 2.5 points today and have gone 18-10 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +3 points per game.
On the road, Golden State has a record of 13-8 ATS compared to 10-15 ATS at home. Their straight-up road record is 9-12, and they are 11th in the Western Conference.
As the favorite, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of +1.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 237 is right in line with their season average of 232. The team’s games have averaged a combined 237.1 points per game.
Golden State’s most recent game was a 109-98 win over the Nets. They covered the spread as 1-point favorites and the O/U line for that game was 239 points.
For the season, the Warriors have an O/U record of 27-19-1. In 37 of their games, the O/U line has been lower than today’s line of 237. In games with higher O/U lines, they are 20-16-1.
The Warriors come into this game as the 8th highest-scoring team in the league at 118.7 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road this season, averaging 119.2 points per game compared to 118.3 at home.
Golden State’s offense has been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 4th in both three-point attempts and makes. Overall, they have hit 37% of their shots from beyond the arc.
When it comes to pace, the Warriors are 10th in the league at 100 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 18th overall at 47%.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 118.4 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Warriors are forcing 13.9 per game, which is 24th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 27th in blocked shots at 4 per game.
Today, the 76ers will look to end a two-game losing streak as they take on the Warriors. In their last game, Philadelphia lost to the Mavericks by a score of 118-102.
On the season, the 76ers are 30-19, which is good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are currently in 3rd place.
As the underdog, the 76ers have a record of 3-10 this season and are 6-7 against the spread in those games. Today, they are getting 2.5 points against the Warriors.
Against the spread, the 76ers are 30-19 this season, but they have failed to cover in their last three home games. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +7.9 points per game.
This season, the average over/under line in 76ers games is 230.6, and their games have averaged 232.1 points per game. So far, their O/U record for the season is 29-20.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 120.3 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. Overall, they are 7th in the league in scoring at 118.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 17th in the NBA.
So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the league at 47%. When it comes to three-point shooting, Philadelphia is 19th in the NBA at 36%.
When it comes to free throws, the 76ers are 1st in both free throws made and attempted. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 25th in the NBA.
Coming into the game, the 76ers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 49.0% of their games. Currently, they are 14th in the NBA at 113.4 points per game allowed. Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.9% and 34.5% from three-point territory.
Even though they are 2.5 point underdogs, we see the 76ers winning this game by a score of 115-112.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- We like the 76ers on the moneyline (+113)
- The 76ers are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Nicolas Batum – Hamstring – Out
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Knee – Questionable
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Andrew Wiggins – Ankle – Probable
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
