Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 3/19/25

At 8:00 ET, the 12th-ranked 76ers (+358) will take on the 1st-ranked Thunder (-472) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 230.5. NBCS will broadcast the game from Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City (-10) comes into the game on a 3-game win streak and has a record of 56-12. Philadelphia is 23-45 and is 4th in the Atlantic Division. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +10

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, March 19th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Thunder.
  • Our projections have Chet Holmgren finishing with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 10 threes.

Will the 76ers Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Philadelphia dropped to 23-45 on the season after a 144-137 road loss to the Rockets on Monday. The 76ers, who were +17 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points of 281 far exceeded the 223.5-point line.

Philadelphia started strong, leading 78-57 at halftime, but a 45-24 third quarter by Houston evened the score at 102-102 heading into the 4th. The 76ers went on a 10-0 run to take a 112-105 lead, but couldn’t hold on as the Rockets rallied back to tie the final quarter 29-29.

Quentin Grimes knocked down 8 threes at a 57.1% clip, finishing with 46 points and 13 rebounds in the 76ers’ 144-137 loss to the Rockets. He had a big 4th quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 6 more in overtime. Philadelphia hit 24 threes as a team, shooting 49% from deep and 50.5% overall.

Jared Butler added 21 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter. Justin Edwards contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Oshae Brissett had 10 of his 11 points in the 1st quarter.

The 76ers gave up 144 points in their loss to the Rockets, with a particularly rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 45 points. Philadelphia allowed Houston to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 22 threes at a 41% clip. The 76ers sent Houston to the line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Philadelphia recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Can the Thunder Hold Strong at Home?

With a 121-105 win over the Bucks on Sunday, the Thunder improved to 56-12 this season. Oklahoma City, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 226 points fell short of the 233-point over/under line.

After the Bucks went on a 10-0 run early, the Thunder responded by holding Milwaukee to 15 points in the 2nd quarter. Oklahoma City then took control by outscoring the Bucks 39-33 in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 92-74 lead.

In their 121-105 win over the Bucks, the Thunder shot 51.7% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 34.5% rate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points and 8 assists, despite shooting 40.7% from the floor.

Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 73.3%, while Isaiah Joe added 19 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Joe’s performance from deep was a bright spot in an otherwise below-average shooting night from three for Oklahoma City.

The Thunder put on a defensive clinic in the 2nd quarter, holding the Bucks to just 15 points, helping them secure a 121-105 win. Overall, they allowed 105 points, with Milwaukee shooting 39% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Bucks hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. Oklahoma City sent Milwaukee to the line 33 times, where they made 26 free throws. The Thunder also grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks.