The San Antonio Spurs invade the Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Here’s a 76ers vs. Spurs prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs. Spurs pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been in terrific form as they’ve won 16 of their last 20 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their 11-game win streak snapped by the Knicks in a 114-89 road defeat on Sunday. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks; Devin Vassell added 18 points with seven rebounds, while Stephon Castle chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Spurs shot 42 percent from the field and nine of 34 from the 3-point line as they scored just 41 points in the first half to fall behind by 10 points at halftime, but they fought hard to stay within striking distance until they went cold again and scored just 20 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Knicks to run away with it. De’Aaron Fox had a quiet game of just seven points on three of 10 shooting while no bench player scored more than eight points for the Spurs.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last eight games overall, but they were enjoying a three-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Celtics in a 114-98 road defeat on Sunday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 33 points and six assists; VJ Edgecombe added 23 points, while Dominick Barlow chipped in with 14 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. As a team, the 76ers shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they poured in 33 points in the second quarter to cut into a 14-point halftime deficit, only to go ice-cold and score just 15 points in the fourth quarter to lose by double digits in the end. Kelly Oubre Jr. had a quiet game of just four points on two of 10 shooting and no bench player scored more than five points.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 10 games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games following a road loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 12 night games.
- The 76ers have lost 12 of their last 14 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs.
Total Points: Facts
- Nine of the 76ers’ last 10 games as home underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Spurs’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Andre Drummond ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.8) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.9) this season.
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.5).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (70.0%).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (68.3%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.4).
76ers vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are still missing Mason Plumlee and David Jones Garcia, while the 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid due to a right oblique strain. The Spurs were arguably the hottest team in the league before they got stopped in their tracks by the Knicks in a humbling defeat on Sunday, but they are still in great form with all their key players healthy, which is more than you can say about the 76ers, who are still without Joel Embiid. These teams have yet to collide this season, but the Spurs are clearly the form team here and I think they bounce back from their last defeat with a comfortable win and cover in this one behind a big game from Wembenyama.