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A matchup between two of the NBA’s best squads defending against the three-pointer will see the Phoenix Suns (38-35) favored by 2.5 points over the Philadelphia 76ers (49-24) at Footprint Center on March 25, 2023. The Suns allow just 11.5 triples per game (fifth in league), and the 76ers concede 11.4 (third). The over/under for the matchup is 225 points.
How to bet Suns vs. 76ers
Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Suns as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Suns have -140 odds to pick up the win, while the 76ers are listed at +119 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 225 points.
Suns vs. 76ers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, March 25, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: Footprint Center
Suns vs. 76ers Betting Trends
The Suns are 35-35-3 against the spread this season. Phoenix has won 29, or 67.4%, of the 43 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Suns games this year have hit the over 35 times in 73 opportunities (47.9%).
The 76ers have 43 wins against the spread in 73 games this season. Philadelphia has won 52.4% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (11-10). 76ers games this year have hit the over 53.4% of the time (39 out of 73 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Suns
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 46 | 28.2 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Chris Paul | 52 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 9.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Cameron Payne | 41 | 10.6 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Landry Shamet | 33 | 9.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Terrence Ross | 54 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 60 | 33.4 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| James Harden | 53 | 21.4 | 6.3 | 10.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 54 | 20.1 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Tobias Harris | 68 | 15 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 70 | 10.5 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
Suns vs. 76ers Injury Report
76ers: James Harden: Questionable (Achilles), Joel Embiid: Questionable (Calf), Jalen McDaniels: Questionable (Hip), Danuel House: Questionable (Shoulder)
What you need to know about the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is putting up 113.5 points per game (18th-ranked in NBA) this season, while surrendering 112.1 points per contest (sixth-ranked). The Suns average 114.2 points per game when playing at home, compared to 112.9 points per game in road games, a difference of 1.3 points per contest. The Suns have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 119.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 6.1 points more than the 113.5 they’ve scored this year.
Phoenix is sinking 12.3 threes per game (13th-ranked in league). It sports a 37.6% shooting percentage (seventh-ranked) from three-point land. So far this season, the Suns have taken 63.7% two-pointers, accounting for 70.8% of the team’s baskets. They have shot 36.3% threes (29.2% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 13th in the NBA in points scored (115.4 per game) and third-best in points conceded (110.3). The 76ers score 114.7 points per game at home, and 116 on the road. Over their last 10 games, the 76ers are scoring 120.9 points per game, 5.5 more than their season average (115.4).
Beyond the arc, Philadelphia is ninth in the league in 3-pointers made per game (12.7). It is second-best in 3-point percentage at 38.8%. The 76ers take 60.8% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 39.2% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 68.8% of the 76ers’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 31.2% are 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this contest is the 76ers, and we predict that 76ers will cover the spread (Suns -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 225 points.
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