A game featuring one of the NBA’s best defensive teams versus one of the best offensive teams sees the Philadelphia 76ers (15-12) face the Golden State Warriors (14-15) at Wells Fargo Center on December 16, 2022. The 76ers are third in points conceded per game (108.2), and the Warriors are fourth in points scored (117.4). The 76ers are favored by 10 points. The matchup’s point total is 220.5.
How to bet 76ers vs. Warriors
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with oddsmakers listing the 76ers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the 76ers have -487 odds to pick up the win, while the Warriors are listed at +372 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 220.5 points.
76ers vs. Warriors Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, December 16, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Wells Fargo Center
76ers vs. Warriors Betting Trends
The 76ers are 16-11-0 against the spread this year. Philadelphia has won nine, or 60%, of the 15 contests in which it was the favorite this year. 76ers games this year have gone over the point total 44.8% of the time (13 out of 29 games with a set point total).
The Warriors are 13-16-0 against the spread this season. Golden State has been the underdog on the moneyline eight total times this season. Golden State has finished 1-7 in those games. Warriors games this year have hit the over on 16 of 29 set point totals (55.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
76ers
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joel Embiid | 19 | 33.3 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
James Harden | 13 | 22.1 | 6.7 | 10.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
Tobias Harris | 25 | 17 | 6.4 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
De’Anthony Melton | 24 | 11.9 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
Shake Milton | 23 | 11.5 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Warriors
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Klay Thompson | 23 | 18.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 3.8 |
Jordan Poole | 29 | 17.9 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
Draymond Green | 26 | 8.1 | 6 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
Jonathan Kuminga | 25 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
James Wiseman | 12 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
76ers vs. Warriors Injury Report
Warriors: Stephen Curry: Out (Shoulder), Draymond Green: Questionable (Quadricep), Andrew Wiggins: Out (Adductor), Andre Iguodala: Out (Hip)
What you need to know about the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is scoring 111.2 points per game this season (20th-ranked in NBA), but it has really provided a lift defensively, giving up just 108.2 points per game (third-best). At home, the 76ers are averaging 1.6 more points per game (111.9) than they are away from home (110.3). On the offensive side of the ball, the 76ers have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 114.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 111.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
With a 38.6% three-point percentage this season, Philadelphia is fourth-best in the NBA. It ranks 10th in the league by making 12.5 three-pointers per contest. Of the shots taken by the 76ers in 2022-23, 61.1% of them have been two-pointers (68.5% of the team’s made baskets) and 38.9% have been from beyond the arc (31.5%).
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
On offense, Golden State is the fourth-best squad in the NBA (117.4 points per game). However on defense it is fifth-worst (116.8 points conceded per game). The Warriors are scoring more points at home (120.2 per game) than on the road (114.8). The Warriors have fared better offensively in their past 10 games, averaging 119.8 points per contest, 2.4 more than their season average of 117.4.
Beyond the arc, Golden State is best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game at 16.3. And it is fifth-best in 3-point percentage at 37.8%. The Warriors attempt 51.8% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 48.2% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 61.9% of the Warriors’ buckets are 2-pointers, and 38.1% are 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the 76ers, and we expect that Warriors will cover the spread (76ers -10). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 220.5 points.
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