The Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Thunder Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Thunder Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Knicks and Wizards, and they play the Cavs, Mavericks, and Nets next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 116.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points and 5.9 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 20.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Pelicans and Magic, and they play the Knicks, Pacers, and Bucks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 48 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.8 points and 5.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against the Thunder following a loss.
- The Thunder have lost four of their last five games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
- Paul George ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (32.8) this season.
- Cason Wallace ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.8).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.7).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+12.7).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.6).
76ers vs Thunder Injury Report
The 76ers will be without KJ Martin, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, Andrew Drummond, and Jared McCain. Caleb Martin is questionable with a groin injury.
The Thunder will be without Nikola Topic, Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, and Adam Flagler.
76ers vs Thunder Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to get spotty results, and it’s because their lineup is constantly changing. You never know who is playing night tonight for the 76ers, and they’re expected to be without a good portion of their rotation yet again. If that wasn’t enough, the Thunder are 26-9-3 ATS on the season, which is easily the best cove team in the NBA. A cover percentage of 74.3 percent, which is about six percent better than the Cavs who are second. The Thunder have even covered five of their last six games as a double-digit favorite. The Thunder are one of those teams you keep backing until the tickets stop cashing. Give me OKC in a blowout road win in Philly.