Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | +2 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | -2 |
| Total | 220 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
One of the hottest teams of the Eastern conference and of the whole league, the Philadelphia 76ers, are visiting the Golden State Warriors, on their second leg of a back-to-back. The Sixers have been one of the hottest teams in the East lately, as they are coming with four consecutive wins and just one loss in their last seven games. The Sixers are playing their fifth straight road game, but they have been playing their best basketball on the road this season. On the other hand, the Warriors are struggling lately, as they have won only once in their last five matches, but they are playing their third straight home game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Gary Payton II is out
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Kyle Lowry, Andre Drummond, KJ Martin are questionable, Eric Gordon, Jared McCain are out.
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 16-16 record this season and are tied with the Spurs on the 9th place of the West. They are 15-16-1 against the spread and 13-19 in over/under. Golden State has an 8-8 home record, and are 7-9 against the spread, with a +0.6-point differential. The Warriors are 2-7 in their last 9 games, and they are 1-7 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 95-113 loss by Cleveland, as they had one of their worst shooting nights of the season, making just 33% from the field and 24% from downtown. Four of the five Warriors starters scored double figures, led by Moses Moody with 19 points off the bench.
Steph Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22 points, adding 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 6.4 assists per game. Jonathan Kuminga adds 16.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Recent Form and Trends
The Sixers have a 13-17 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Philly is 13-17 against the spread and 16-13-1 in over/under. The Sixers have an 8-8 road record, and are 9-7 against the spread, with a -1.2-point differential. The Sixers are 10-2 in their last 12 games, but 2-4 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 6-1-1 in their last 8 games.
Philly is coming off a 125-103 win in Portland, as they had one of their best shooting nights of the season, with 57% from the field and 46% from beyond the arc. Joel Embiid led Philly’s offense with 37 points and 9 rebounds, as he finally looked like a former MVP.
Tyrese Maxey leads the Sixers in scoring with 25.1 points, adding 3.7 rebounds and 5 assists. Joel Embiid adds 20.3 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Warriors average 112 points per game, which is 17th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.7% from the field (24th), and with 36.2% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they are allowing 110.5 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Sixers are the second-worst team in the NBA with 107.2 points per game. Philly shoot with 44.7% from the field (25th), and with 33.8% from beyond the arc (27th). Defensively, they allow 110.3 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
The Warriors are 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against the Sixers, and are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings in Golden State.
Prediction
In this Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, the Warriors are coming as -2 home favorites. The Warriors have a better record this season, and that is why they are favored today, as the Sixers are playing their second game in two nights. But the Warriors are in terrible form lately, and I cannot back them as home favorites against a red-hot Sixers team. The Warriors are 7-9 against the spread at home, while the Sixers are 8-8 against the spread on the road, so I’m going to pass on the side. The Warriors have been involved in lower scoring games lately, and the Sixers are struggling offensively, with the second-worst offense in the league, and bottom-6 shooting percentages, so I’m expecting a low scoring affair. Take the under. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 220
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