San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers (-266) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (+215) in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers (-6.5) are favored and have won four straight games. The over/under line for this game is 225.5.
This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-58, while the 76ers are 8th in the East with a record of 43-35.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Spurs, the 76ers have put together a record of 4-1. Against the spread, the Spurs have gone 2-1 the last three times they have faced off against the 76ers as the underdog.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- The Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Spurs have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. San Antonio posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the 76ers have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Philadelphia is looking to extend their win streak to five games today against the Spurs. The 76ers are currently favored by 6.5 points and have gone 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 116-96. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and Philly covered the spread as 14.5-point favorites.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 39-39 and have seen an average of 226.1 points scored in their games. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5.
Against teams in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are 28-21 compared to 15-14 in non-conference games. This puts them in 8th place in the East, and they are 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
For the season, Philadelphia is 45-32 ATS, including a 24-16 ATS record on the road. As the favorite, they have a 30-17 ATS record and have covered the spread in three straight games as the favorite.
Offensively, the 76ers are 15th in the NBA in scoring at 114.3 points per game. However, they have been slightly better at home (115.3 PPG) compared to on the road (113.2 PPG).
In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 22nd in the league at 97 possessions per game. They have also been below the NBA scoring average in 53.8% of their games this season.
When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 21st in field goal percentage at 46%. They have been slightly better from two-point range (52%) compared to three-point range (36%). Overall, they are 19th in true shooting percentage.
So far this season, the 76ers defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 111.8 points allowed per contest. Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.7% and 35.3% from three-point territory.
San Antonio has an average over/under line of 232.2 points in their games this season, and their games have averaged 231.1 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5 points.
The Spurs have gone 39-37-1 on the over/under this season, and 59 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line. In games with lower O/U lines than 225.5, they are 11-6.
In their last game against the Pelicans, the Spurs won 111-109 as 11-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 219 points.
San Antonio has covered the spread in six straight games and has an ATS record of 41-36 this season. On average, they have an ATS scoring margin of -5.1 points per game at home and -8.7 points per game on the road.
This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 70 of their 77 games. As the underdog, they are 14-56 straight-up and 36-34 vs. the spread. Today, they are 6.5-point underdogs.
In the Western Conference standings, the Spurs are in 15th place with a record of 19-58. Against the West, they are 12-36 and 2-13 vs. their division.
When playing at home, the Spurs are averaging 113.5 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 22nd in scoring at 112.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, San Antonio is 25th in the NBA at 46%. So far this season, they have made 12.6 three-pointers per game, which is 16th in the league.
In terms of pace, the Spurs are 4th in the NBA at 101 possessions per game. When compared to the league average, they have outscored it in 44.2% of their games. In terms of assists, San Antonio is 2nd in the league at 29.9 per game.
So far this season, the Spurs have made 53% of their two-point attempts, which is 19th in the league. In terms of free throws, they are 25th in both attempts and makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, San Antonio is 18th in the NBA.
Facing Philadelphia, the Spurs aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 119.0 points allowed per game (25th). San Antonio’s defense is currently forcing 14.4 turnovers per game, which is 27th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 3rd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.3 rejections per game.
Our projections indicate that the 76ers should come out top with a projected score of 109-101.
San Antonio Spurs vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -6.5
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Cedi Osman – Ankle – Out
- Keldon Johnson – Foot – Probable
- Devin Vassell – Foot – Out
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
- Dominick Barlow – Knee – Out
- Jeremy Sochan – Ankle – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Tobias Harris – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Mo Bamba – Illness – Questionable
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
