Philadelphia 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24
The Philadelphia 76ers (-266) are favored by 6.5 points as they take on the San Antonio Spurs (+215) at 7:00 ET. The over/under line is set at 225.5.
This non-conference matchup will be played in San Antonio at the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference with a 19-58 record, while the 76ers are 8th in the East at 43-35.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -6.5
This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-101 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with Joel Embiid points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will the 76ers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 116-96. The combined scoring in that game was 212 points, which was well below the O/U line of 213.5.
Philadelphia has now won four straight games and has a record of 43-35 this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 8th place and are 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
On the road, the 76ers have a straight-up record of 21-19 and are 24-16 against the spread. They have covered the spread in four straight road games and are 30-17 ATS as the favorite.
Against the Western Conference, the 76ers are 15-14 compared to 28-21 against the East. This season, their games have averaged a combined 226.1 points, which is slightly higher than today’s O/U line of 225.5.
Heading into today’s game, the 76ers have an ATS record of 45-32, and they have covered the spread in six straight games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 30-17.
On the road, the 76ers are averaging 113.2 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.3 points per game.
Philadelphia’s offense is one of the best at getting to the free-throw line, as they lead the league in free throws made per game at 19.6. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the NBA.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the 76ers are 21st in the league at 46%. They are also 26th in two-point shooting percentage.
So far, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 9th in the league at 111.8 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 11.3 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 6 per game.
Are the Spurs Ready for a Home Win?
San Antonio’s ATS win streak is up to six games, and they have covered the spread in their last three home games. As the underdog, the Spurs are 36-34 ATS this season.
On average, the Spurs’ games have finished with 231.1 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 225.5. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 232.2.
San Antonio’s last game was a 111-109 win over the Pelicans. The Spurs were 11-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line for that game was 219.
In the Western Conference, the Spurs are in 15th place with a record of 19-58. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 12-36 and 2-13 against teams in their division.
For the season, the Spurs are 14-56 as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6.5 points as the underdog. In their games, the average scoring margin as the underdog is -8.7 points per game.
At home, the Spurs are scoring 113.5 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are averaging 112.1 points per game, which is 22nd in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, San Antonio is 25th at 46%. In terms of pace, they are 4th in the NBA at 101 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Spurs have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.2% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, San Antonio is 27th in the NBA at 34%. They are 25th in both free throws made and free throw attempts.
When it comes to assists, the Spurs are 2nd in the league with 29.9 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 18th at 10.4 per game. Heading into this game, the Spurs have scored below their season average in each of their last two games.
Facing Philadelphia, the Spurs aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 119.0 points allowed per game (25th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Spurs are forcing 14.4 per game, which is 27th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.3 per game.