The Philadelphia 76ers invade the Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Here’s a Spurs vs. 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs. 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after having their two-game win streak snapped by the Pistons in a 116-93 loss on Saturday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 23 points on eight of 17 shooting, Paul George added 20 points with five rebounds and four assists, and VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 44 percent from the field and eight of 19 from the 3-point line as they weathered an early barrage from the Pistons and fought hard to stay within striking distance, but this was their second game of a back-to-back set and it showed in the second half, where the 76ers managed just 33 points to get blown out in front of their home fans.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in terrific form as they’ve won 27 of their last 30 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their 11-game win streak halted by the Nuggets in a 136-134 overtime road defeat on Saturday. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 34 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks; Stephon Castle added 20 points with nine assists, while Julian Champagnie and Devin Vassell each scored 18 points. As a team, the Spurs shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 45 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 43 points in the first quarter to take an early 13-point lead, but they allowed the Nuggets back into the contest and it cost them in the overtime period, where they were always a step behind to fall just short in the end.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 14 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have lost 13 of their last 14 games at Frost Bank Center following a loss.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 road games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Spurs have lost 10 of their last 11 games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last five games following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the 76ers and the Spurs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games at Frost Bank Center.
Total Points: Facts
- Eight of the Spurs’ last nine games as home favorites against the 76ers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last five games at Frost Bank Center has gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
- Julian Champagnie is one of only 10 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (370) this season.
- Joel Embiid is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 30+ points and 10+ rebounds in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.8).
- The Spurs rank T1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.4).
- The 76ers rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
- The 76ers are one of only two teams with a better road winning percentage (.553) than a home winning percentage (.550) this season.
Spurs vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still missing Johni Broome and Cameron Payne, while the Spurs have ruled out David Jones Garcia again. The 76ers have quietly been playing some solid basketball as they were on a nice run before they got stopped by the red-hot Pistons in their last outing. The Spurs fell just short to the Nuggets in their last outing, but they were simply running through teams on a nightly basis before that defeat and I think we’re going to see that once again. The Spurs smashed the 76ers by 131-91 on Mar 3 and while we should have a close contest, I am expecting a similar result with the Spurs earning the win and cover.