Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the 76ers and Thunder. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Get ready to place your bets!
The 76ers are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Thunder. The over/under for the game is set at 231.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Oklahoma City Thunder – Philadelphia 76ers odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers and Thunder did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the 76ers have a record of 2-1. However, against the spread the Thunder went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 214 points per game.
- Across their last five road contests, Philadelphia has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 114 points per game.
- Across their ten previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
- The last ten games that Oklahoma City was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Facing the Thunder, the 76ers currently hold an overall record of 10-5 and aim to end their two game losing streak. The Eastern Conference sees the 76ers currently at 4th, and in the Atlantic division, they are 2nd.
Against the spread, Philadelphia are currently above .500, at 10-5 ATS. Philadelphia has not been good vs. the spread in their last three home games, and they are 6-3 ATS at home compared to 4-2 on the road.
Philadelphia currently holds an over/under record of 9-6-0 for the season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 235.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 225.2.
The 76ers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 99 points vs. the Timberwolves. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Joel Embiid who comes into today’s matchup averaging 31.9. Tyrese Maxey also heads into the game with a PPG average of 26.3.
Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.2 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.9% and 35.9% from three-point territory.
Coming into today’s game vs. the 76ers, the Thunder are looking to build on their above .500 record of 11-4. In their 15 games, the Thunder have gone 5-4 against Western Conference teams and 6-0 in non-conference action.
Oklahoma City arrives with an ATS record of 12-3 for the season up to this point. In their five most recent home games, Oklahoma City has covered the spread and they are 6-2 ATS at home compared to 6-1 on the road.
Oklahoma City currently holds an over/under record of 7-8-0 for the season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 229.2, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 0.3.
In their latest game, the Thunder offense put up 116 points against the Bulls. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.3% and made 11 threes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 30.4. Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren also brings a PPG average of 17.1 into the game.
Currently, the Thunder’s defense holds the 9th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.2 points per game.
Oklahoma City’s defense is currently forcing 13.7 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.2 rejections per game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the 76ers winning the game with a predicted score of 114-111.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the 76ers on the moneyline
- The 76ers should also cover at -1
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Josh Giddey – Personal – Questionable
- Lindy Waters III – Back – Questionable
- Jalen Williams – Hip – Out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Hip – Probable
- Kelly Oubre Jr. – Ribs – Out
