Philadelphia 76ers vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Suns and 76ers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Suns have a road matchup with Philadelphia at 15-18.
  • The Suns are averaging 112.1 points per game so far.
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.
  • The 76ers face the Suns at 14-19.
  • The 76ers are averaging 107.6 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are coming off a 123-94 win vs. the Suns.

Suns vs 76ers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-163) will host the Suns (+138) in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 223.5.

The Suns (15-18) are currently on a four-game losing streak and sit 12th in the Western Conference. The 76ers (14-19) are 11th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.

Suns vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Monday, January 6th
  • Betting Odds PHI -3.5, PHO +138 | PHI -163 O/U 223.5

Suns Preview: Will the Suns Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Suns fell to 15-18 on the season after a 126-108 road loss to the Pacers on Saturday. Phoenix entered the game as +3 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 234, just under the 235.5 O/U line.

After a tight first half, the Suns led 56-55 at halftime. However, they were outscored 40-28 in the 3rd quarter and couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 30-24.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds in their 126-108 loss to the Pacers, shooting 64.3% from the field. Devin Booker added 20 points and 9 assists, hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency.

Phoenix connected on 12 threes, shooting 40% from deep and 48.7% overall. Durant scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn each contributed 13 points in the game.

Defensively, the Suns struggled in the 3rd quarter, allowing 40 points, which contributed to their 126-108 loss to the Pacers. Phoenix gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters but held Indiana to 26 points in the 2nd. The Pacers shot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed Indiana to make 15 threes on 37% shooting. The Pacers also went to the line 21 times, hitting 19 free throws. The Suns finished with 31 defensive rebounds but gave up 13 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 7 blocks.

76ers Preview: Can the 76ers Hold Strong at Home?

The Suns fell to 15-18 on the season after a 126-108 road loss to the Pacers on Saturday. Phoenix entered the game as +3 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 234 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 235.5.

Phoenix led 56-55 at halftime but struggled in the 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 40-28. The Pacers extended their lead in the 4th, outscoring the Suns 30-24 to close out the game.

Joel Embiid's 28 points and 12 rebounds led the 76ers to a 123-94 win over the Nets, with Embiid scoring 15 of his points in the 1st quarter. Tyrese Maxey added 18 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter, while Caleb Martin contributed 17 points, hitting 87.5% from the field.

Philadelphia shot 51.2% as a team, connecting on 15 threes at a 37.5% rate. Embiid and Martin each hit 2 threes, with Martin making 66.7% of his attempts from deep.

The 76ers put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Nets to just 94 points. Philadelphia gave up 19 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and allowed 28 points in the 2nd and 4th.

Overall, the 76ers held Brooklyn to 41% shooting from the field and 34% from three-point range, where the Nets made 14 threes. The Nets also went 12/19 from the free-throw line. Philadelphia grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and finished with 11 steals.

Suns vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three home games, Philadelphia has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 115. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Suns have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 5-0, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Suns vs 76ers Prediction

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