Tip-Off: 6:30 PM CT
Location: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Spread: Thunder (-5.5)
Total: 225.5
Trends Against The Spread
| Thunder | at | 76ers |
| 42-31-1 (57%) | All | 41-34 (54%) |
| 19-17-1 (52%) on the road | Location | 20-17 (54%) at home |
| 31-25 (55%) as favorite | Status | 14-17 (45%) as underdog |
| 12-13 (48%) as road favorite | Location Status | 3-6 (33%) as home underdog |
| 0-1 (0%) | Head To Head | 1-0 (100%) |
Trends Against The Total
- OKC has hit the over 56% of the time this season.
- Philadelphia has hit the over 52% of the time this season.
- The Thunder are 21-15-1 against the over on the road this season.
- The Sixers are 19-18 against the over at home this season.
Team Stats
| TEAM | PTS | PA | FG% | 3P% | REB | AST | TOV | STL | BLK | STRK | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 120.4 | 113.0 | 50.0 | 39.1 | 41.9 | 26.9 | 12.5 | 8.3 | 6.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| PHI | 114.4 | 112.2 | 46.4 | 36.1 | 42.7 | 24.6 | 11.8 | 8.3 | 6.0 | W1 | 4-6 |
Injury Report
Thunder
- Ousmane Dieng is OUT (G League — on assignment).
- Adam Flagler is OUT (G League — two-way).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is QUESTIONABLE (right quad contusion).
- Keyontae Johnson is OUT (G League — two-way).
- Olivier Sarr is OUT (G League — two-way).
- Lindy Waters III is QUESTIONABLE (G League — on assignment).
- Jalen Williams is QUESTIONABLE (sprained left ankle).
76ers
- Ricky Council IV is OUT (G League — two-way).
- Robert Covington is OUT (bone bruise in left knee).
- Jeff Dowtin Jr. is OUT (G League — two-way).
- Joel Embiid is OUT (meniscus procedure in left knee).
- Tyrese Maxey is QUESTIONABLE (left hip tightness).
- De’Anthony Melton is OUT (lumbar spine bone stress).
- Terquavion Smith is OUT (G League — two-way).
Series History
The Thunder are 0-1 against the Philadelphia 76ers so far this season (0-1 at home, 0-0 on the road).
Why the Thunder Will Cover (-5.5)
Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams are listed as questionable on today’s injury report with some minor ailments, but based on the spread, I would expect them to play. There was word that Joel Embiid might make his return tonight after missing the last two months with a meniscus injury, but he is still listed as out. That could change, but he would likely be on a minutes restriction even if he did. Lastly, Tyrese Maxey is listed as questionable for the Sixers, so Philly is far from healthy. Because of the way both teams have been playing lately, I’m inclined to say OKC should be able to get a win before heading to Boston tomorrow night, but it could be difficult to cover the spread. Still, I’m going to go ahead and take the Thunder to cover.
Why the Game Will Hit the Over (225.5)
Both OKC and Philly play some solid defense at times, but depending on who is healthy for either team, the defensive dynamic can change drastically. As a result, I’m leaning towards a few more points being scored perhaps than could be expected, and I see the point total going over.
Staff Picks
On the Season
| Name | Moneyline | Spread | Over/Under |
| Matt | 41-30 | 36-34-1 | 29-41 |
| Zack | 51-23 | 40-33-1 | 36-37 |
| Craig | 44-17 | 30-30-1 | 26-34 |
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