Golden State Warriors vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our 76ers vs Warriors prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Francisco.

  • The 76ers come in at 13-18.
  • The 76ers are averaging 107.2 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warriors.
  • The Warriors face Philadelphia with a record of 16-16.
  • The Warriors are averaging 111.5 points per game so far.
  • The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.

76ers vs Warriors Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the 76ers (+125) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-148) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 217 points.

Golden State (-2.5) is currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 16-16, while Philadelphia is 11th in the East at 13-18.

76ers vs. Warriors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors
  • Where: San Francisco at Chase Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 2nd
  • Betting Odds GS -2.5, PHI +125 | GS -148 O/U 217

76ers Preview: Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The 76ers fell to 13-18 on the season after a 113-107 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, losing by six. The total points for the game were set at 220.5, and the final score narrowly stayed under, with a combined total of 220 points.

Philadelphia started strong, leading 30-25 after the 1st quarter. However, the Kings went on a 10-0 run, shifting the score from 54-47 to 57-54. The 76ers regained control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Sacramento 32-23, but they couldn’t hold on in the 4th, where they were outscored 33-18.

Paul George led the 76ers with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 threes at 57.1% shooting from deep in their loss to the Kings. Tyrese Maxey added 27 points, though he hit just 30% from three, making 3 shots from beyond the arc.

As a team, the 76ers connected on 15 threes at a 37.5% clip, shooting 47.6% overall from the field. George scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, and added 10 more in the 3rd.

Defensively, the 76ers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 32 and 33 points, respectively, in a 113-107 loss to the Kings. Philadelphia allowed Sacramento to shoot 48% from the field.

The 76ers did a good job defending the three, holding the Kings to 29% shooting and just 9 made threes. Philadelphia also recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Warriors Preview: Do the Warriors Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The 76ers fell to 13-18 on the season after a 113-107 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, kept it close, losing by just six. The total points for the game came in at 220, just under the 220.5 O/U line.

Philadelphia started strong, leading 30-25 after the 1st quarter. However, a 10-0 run by the Kings shifted momentum, and despite a strong 3rd quarter where the 76ers outscored Sacramento 32-23, they couldn’t hold on. The Kings dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the 76ers 33-18 to seal the win.

The Warriors struggled offensively in their 113-95 loss to the Cavaliers, shooting just 33.3% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 23.7% clip. Moses Moody led the way with 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 75% efficiency and shooting 87.5% overall.

Jonathan Kuminga added 18 points despite shooting 26.7%, and Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 16 points and 16 rebounds. Moody scored 11 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Dennis Schröder added 7 of his 12 points in the final period.

The Warriors put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 20 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 37 points, and couldn't contain the Cavaliers in the 4th, leading to a 113-95 loss. Despite the defeat, the Warriors kept Cleveland off the free-throw line, where they attempted just 10 shots, making 7.

Golden State allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 45% from the field, including 38% from beyond the arc, where Cleveland hit 18 threes. The Warriors gave up 11 offensive rebounds but contributed 5 steals and 8 blocks on the defensive end.

76ers vs Warriors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 99 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.

76ers vs Warriors Prediction

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