Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the 76ers will visit the Suns in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 38-30. They are 3rd in the Atlantic Division and have won two straight games.
Phoenix is 8th in the Western Conference at 39-29. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division and are favored by 8.5 points in this game. The over/under line is set at 220.5.
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Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers and Suns 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. The 76ers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 209 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 87 points per game in these games.
- Through their last three home contests, the Suns offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 121. Phoenix posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Suns have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.
Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Philadelphia has won two straight games as the underdog and is 7-17 straight-up as the underdog this season. As the underdog, the 76ers have an average scoring differential of -6.5 points per game.
On the road, the 76ers are 18-14 against the spread and have covered the spread in two straight games. Their ATS record as the underdog on the road is 10-13.
Their most recent win came against the Heat, where they won by a score of 98-91. The O/U line for that game was 205.5, and Philly was favored by 2.5 points.
For the season, the 76ers are 38-30 and are in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Against Eastern Conference opponents, they are 26-20 and 6-8 against other teams in the Atlantic Division.
In their games this season, the 76ers have an average O/U record of 34-34. Today’s line of 220.5 is lower than their season average of 228.8, and the under has hit in their last six games.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are averaging 114.8 points per game this season, which is 14th in the NBA. However, they have scored below the league average in 51.5% of their games. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 21st in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
One area where the 76ers have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free throws made per game at 20.3. In terms of field goal percentage, Philadelphia is shooting 46% on the season, which is 21st in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 27th in the NBA in made threes per game at 11.6. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 26th in the league at 24.6 per game.
Coming into the game, the 76ers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 47.1% of their games. Currently, they are 9th in the NBA at 112.3 points per game allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the 76ers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.9% while allowing 35.1% from downtown.
The Suns are favored by 8.5 points today, and they have gone 33-17 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +4.9 points per game. In their 50 games as the favorite, they have gone 19-30 against the spread.
As the favorite, Phoenix has gone 7-11 against the spread vs. other underdogs. Their ATS record at home is 12-22, and they have failed to cover the spread in five straight home games.
This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 30-37-1, and their games have averaged 231.5 points per game. In 61 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than today’s line of 220.5.
In their last game, the Suns lost to the Bucks by a score of 140-129. The O/U line for that game was 227 points. Phoenix was favored by 2.5 points going into the game, and they did not cover the spread.
Currently, the Suns are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 39-29. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-19 and 7-8 against teams in the Pacific Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 11th in the NBA at 116.9 points per game. At home, they are 12th in the league at 116.9 points per game.
Phoenix is one of the more efficient teams in the league, ranking 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage.
Despite being 9th in three-point shooting percentage, the Suns are just 26th in three-point attempts. On average, they make 12 threes per game.
Currently, the Suns’ defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.6 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Suns’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.2% and allowing 36.6% from beyond the arc.
Coming in as 8.5 point favorites, our projections have the Suns picking up a 111-107 win.
Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like 76ers (+8.5)
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Out
- Bol Bol – Ankle – Probable
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Tobias Harris – Ankle – Questionable
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Kai Jones – Hamstring – Out
