Philadelphia 76ers vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Keep reading to see our Spurs vs 76ers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Spurs face Philadelphia with a record of 15-13.
  • San Antonio has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (18th).
  • The Spurs are coming off a 114-94 win vs. the 76ers.
  • The 76ers welcome the Spurs with a 9-17 record.
  • Defensively, Philadelphia are giving up 110.6 points per game.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.

Spurs vs 76ers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-212) will host the Spurs (+176) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 217.5.

San Antonio is currently 15-13 and riding a two-game win streak. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division. Philadelphia is 9-17 and 12th in the Eastern Conference. They are 4th in the Atlantic Division.

Spurs vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Monday, December 23rd
  • Betting Odds PHI -5, SA +176 | PHI -212 O/U 217.5

Spurs Preview: Do the Spurs Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Spurs improved to 15-13 on the season with a 114-94 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Playing at home, San Antonio entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The total points for the game were 208, falling well short of the 225.5 O/U line.

San Antonio took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Portland 35-24. They maintained their lead by winning both the 3rd and 4th quarters 27-25, heading into the final period with an 87-69 advantage.

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. He was especially effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 15 points. Overall, the Spurs shot 47.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 27.8%.

Charles Bassey contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field, with 8 of his points coming in the 4th quarter. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell each added 11 points, with Johnson scoring 7 in the final period.

The Spurs put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Trail Blazers to just 94 points. San Antonio gave up 20 points in the 1st quarter, 24 in the 2nd, and 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

San Antonio limited Portland to 39% shooting, including 27% from beyond the arc, where the Trail Blazers made 12 threes. The Spurs also sent Portland to the free-throw line just 9 times, where they made 6. Defensively, San Antonio recorded 7 steals and 13 blocks.

76ers Preview: Can Philadelphia Live Up to the Hype at Home?

The Spurs improved to 15-13 on the season with a 114-94 win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Playing at home, San Antonio entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 208 fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.

San Antonio set the tone early, outscoring Portland 35-24 in the 2nd quarter. They took an 87-69 lead into the 4th and maintained control by winning the final quarter 27-25.

In their 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while adding 12 points in the 1st quarter and 13 more in the 3rd.

Paul George and Ricky Council each contributed 11 points, with George shooting 33.3% and Council hitting just 28.6% from the field. The 76ers made 11 threes as a team, an average performance from beyond the arc.

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 126 points in the loss. They allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 36 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Cleveland shot 53% from the field.

Philadelphia also had trouble defending the three, with the Cavaliers hitting 22 threes at a 51% clip. The 76ers sent Cleveland to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws. Defensively, the 76ers recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Spurs vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
  • Although the 76ers have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Spurs vs 76ers Prediction

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