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A contest featuring a pair of the NBA’s biggest stars will see Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (25-15) host Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-23) on January 12, 2023 at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are 9.5-point favorites. A 232.5-point over/under is set in the matchup.
How to bet 76ers vs. Thunder
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the 76ers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the 76ers have -432 odds to pick up the win, while the Thunder are listed at +334 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 232.5 points.
76ers vs. Thunder Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, January 12, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Wells Fargo Center
76ers vs. Thunder Betting Trends
The 76ers have played 40 games, with 24 wins against the spread. Philadelphia has been the favorite in 28 games this season and has come away with the win 19 times (67.9%) in those contests. 76ers games this year have hit the over on 23 of 41 set point totals.
Against the spread, the Thunder are 25-16-0 this year. Oklahoma City has won 44.8% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (13-16). Thunder games this season have hit the over on 24 of 41 set point totals (58.5%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
76ers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 29 | 33.6 | 9.9 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| James Harden | 25 | 21.8 | 6.5 | 11 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 21 | 21.2 | 3 | 4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Tobias Harris | 37 | 16.4 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 37 | 11.7 | 4.7 | 3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
Thunder
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 37 | 30.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Josh Giddey | 36 | 15.3 | 8 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Luguentz Dort | 40 | 14.2 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Jalen Williams | 37 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Tre Mann | 36 | 8.7 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
76ers: None
Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Leg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Out (Ankle), Ousmane Dieng: Out (Wrist), Chet Holmgren: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia sports a top-five defense this season, ranking third-best in the league with 109.4 points allowed per game. On offense, it ranks 16th with 113.7 points scored per contest. The 76ers are putting up 114.8 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, they are averaging 112.2 points per contest. On offense, the 76ers have increased their output quite a bit over their last 10 games, scoring 121.1 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 113.7 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
Philadelphia is draining 12.7 three-pointers per game this year (ninth-ranked in NBA), and it has a 38% three-point percentage (fourth-best). This season, the 76ers have taken 60.5% two-pointers, accounting for 68.7% of the team’s buckets. They have shot 39.5% from three-point land (31.3% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Oklahoma City Thunder
In 2022-23, Oklahoma City is ninth in the league offensively (116.3 points scored per game) and 23rd on defense (116.6 points conceded). The Thunder are putting up more points at home (118.8 per game) than on the road (113.5). The Thunder have played better offensively in their last 10 games, compiling 118.8 points per contest, 2.5 more than their season average of 116.3.
Oklahoma City makes 12 3-pointers per game and shoots 35.5% from beyond the arc, ranking 15th and 17th, respectively, in the league. The Thunder take 36.3% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 27.8% of their made shots are from there. Inside the arc, they attempt 63.7% of their shots, with 72.2% of their makes coming from there.
Our pick to win this game is the 76ers, and we expect that Thunder will cover the spread (76ers -9.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 232.5 points.
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