Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/25

At 8:30 ET, the 76ers (20-38) will host the Warriors (32-27) in a non-conference matchup. The Warriors are favored by 7.5 points and have won five straight games. The over/under line is 225.5 points.

This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The 76ers are 12th in the Eastern Conference and have lost nine straight games. The Warriors are 7th in the Western Conference and are 3rd in the Pacific Division.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +7.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, March 1st.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-110 in favor of the 76ers.
  • Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.7% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will Golden State Shock Everyone at Wells Fargo Center?

Golden State improved to 32-27 on the season with a 121-115 road win over the Magic on Thursday. The Warriors, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 236 points exceeded the 212.5-point line.

After falling behind early, the Warriors turned the game around with a dominant 3rd quarter, outscoring Orlando 40-21. An 11-0 run helped them take control, and they held off the Magic in the 4th, winning the final quarter 29-28.

Stephen Curry’s 12 threes and 56 points powered the Warriors to a win over the Magic, as he shot 63.2% from deep and 64% overall. Golden State hit 19 threes at a 42.2% rate, finishing with a 45.6% field goal percentage.

Quinten Post added 18 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter. Curry scored 22 points in the 3rd and 13 more in the 4th, while Draymond Green contributed 10 rebounds and 4 assists.

Despite a rough start, the Warriors tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up just 21 points to help them secure a win. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 50% shooting from the Magic.

Golden State did a great job defending the three, giving up just 11 made threes on 39% shooting. They also sent Orlando to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Warriors finished with 8 steals and 7 blocks.

Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes at Home?

The 76ers fell to 20-38 on the season after a 110-105 road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 228-point line.

Philadelphia got off to a slow start, trailing 33-21 after the 1st quarter. They were down 83-74 heading into the 4th but outscored the Knicks 31-27 in the final period, making a late push to cover the spread.

In the 76ers’ 110-105 loss to the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey led the way with 30 points, adding 12 in the 3rd quarter and 10 in the 4th. Kelly Oubre contributed 27 points, with 12 coming in the opening period, while Paul George added 25 points, scoring 10 in the 3rd and 7 more in the final quarter.

Philadelphia struggled from the field, shooting 44.3% overall and 32.4% from three-point range, making just 11 threes. Oubre connected on 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep, while George also hit 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc.

Defensively, the 76ers struggled early, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 28 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. Overall, they allowed 110 points on 51% shooting from the field in their loss to the Knicks.

Philadelphia did well limiting New York’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 made threes on 36% shooting. The 76ers also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks while giving up 7 offensive rebounds.