Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Thunder (-207) will travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 225.5 points.
Oklahoma City (-5.5) is currently on a two-game win streak and holds the top spot in the Western Conference with a record of 52-22. As for Philadelphia, they are 8th in the East with a record of 40-35.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the 76ers are averaging 118 points per game, compared to the Thunder at 117. These figures have led to Philadelphia posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 115 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Through their last ten home games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 103 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Thunder have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City is favored by 5.5 points today and is 43-31 ATS this season. On the road, they have an ATS record of 20-17 compared to 23-14 at home. The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
In terms of their O/U record, the Thunder are 40-33-1 for the season. Their games have averaged 233.4 points per game, which is higher than today’s line of 225.5. The team’s last four games have gone over the posted total.
OKC’s most recent win came against the Knicks, where they won by a score of 113-112. The O/U line for that game was 218 points. The Thunder are currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 52-22.
Against other Western Conference teams, the Thunder are 33-16 compared to 19-6 in non-conference games. On the road, they have a record of 23-14, and they have won two straight games on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the most potent offenses in the NBA, averaging 120.4 points per game (3rd). On the road, they are averaging 117.9 points per game (5th).
Oklahoma City’s offense has been efficient overall, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage (50%). They are also the top three-point shooting team in the league, hitting 39% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
So far, the Thunder’s defense is ranked 12th in the league at 113.0 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Knicks, the Thunder’s defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 53% leading to 112 points.
Today, the 76ers are looking to extend their ATS win streak to four games as 5.5-point underdogs. This season, they have gone 14-15 ATS as underdogs and have an ATS record of 8-22 in those games.
In their last three games, the 76ers have covered the spread as the favorite and have an ATS record of 28-17 as the favorite. As the home team, they are 20-16 ATS this season, and the average scoring margin in their games is +3.9 points per game.
Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 38-37, and their games have averaged 226.6 points per game. The team’s last three games have all gone over the O/U line.
In their most recent game, the 76ers defeated the Raptors by a score of 135-120. Philadelphia was favored by 9 points going into the game and improved their record to 40-35 on the season.
Overall, the 76ers are currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 27-21 against other teams in the East. In their division, they are in 3rd place with a record of 7-8.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 115.5 points per game, which is 15th in the league. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 21st in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 20th in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. They are also 23rd in three-pointers made per game, averaging 11.9 made threes.
Philadelphia has been effective at getting to the free-throw line this season, leading the NBA in free throws made per game at 19.7. In terms of field goal percentage, the 76ers are 22nd in the league at 46%.
The 76ers’ defense is presently ranked 9th in the league, allowing an average of 112.2 points per contest. Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.9% and 35.4% from three-point territory.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Thunder winning the game with a predicted score of 113-106.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Tyrese Maxey – Hip – Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Quad – Questionable
- Jalen Williams – Ankle – Questionable
