The 76ers are gearing up to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Apr 2. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on TNT. Oklahoma City comes into this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 223.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the 76ers vs. Thunder player props andpredictions below.
76ers vs. Thunder Odds
- Spread: Thunder -5.5
- Total 223.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Apr 2
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: TNT
Thunder Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Oklahoma City has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the 76ers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
Can the Thunder Grab a Win in Philadelphia?
Today, the Thunder are looking to extend their win streak to three games as they take on the 76ers. Oklahoma City is currently in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 52-22.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record for the season is 43-31, including a mark of 20-17 on the road. As the favorite, they are 31-25 vs. the spread and have failed to cover in their last two games as the favorite.
In their last game against the Knicks, the Thunder won by a score of 113-112. The O/U line for that game was 218 points, and the Thunder were favored by 2. The win improved their road record to 23-14.
This season, the Thunder have an O/U record of 40-33-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 233.4 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 223.5.
For the season, the Thunder have been favored in 56 of their 74 games, going 42-14 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +9.3 PPG, compared to +1.4 PPG as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the top teams in the league, averaging 120.4 points per game (3rd). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road at 117.9 points per game (5th).
Oklahoma City has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the NBA this season, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also the top team in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%.
Despite their high scoring numbers, the Thunder have struggled on the offensive glass, ranking 29th in offensive rebounds per game. In terms of pace, they are 8th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game.
On defense, the Thunder come into the game ranked 12th in the league in points allowed at 113.0 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 115.7 points per contest (29th). On two point field goal attempts, the Thunder’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.2% and allowing 36.4% from beyond the arc.
Is Philadelphia Ready for a Home Win?
Currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers have a record of 40-35. In the Atlantic Division, they are 3rd.
At home this season, the 76ers are 21-16 straight up and have an average scoring margin of +3.9 points per game. Against the spread at home, they are 20-16 and have covered the spread in three straight games.
As the underdog, the 76ers have gone 8-22 this season and are 14-15 ATS. They have been the underdog in 30 of their 75 games and have lost three straight games as the underdog.
Philadelphia’s last game was a 135-120 win over the Raptors. They covered the spread as 9-point favorites and the O/U line was 214.5. The teams combined for 255 points.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 38-37. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 226.6 points, and today’s O/U line is 223.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are 27-21 against other teams and 13-14 in non-conference games.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 115.5 points per game, which is 15th in the league. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 114.4 points per game.
Philadelphia is one of the top teams in the league in getting to the free-throw line, attempting an average of 23.9 free throws per game (4th). They are also 8th in offensive rebounds at 11.1 per game.
So far this season, the 76ers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%.
At present, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 9th, allowing 112.2 points per game. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
76ers vs. Thunder Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Maxey and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -130 while the under is at -105. According to our projections, Tyrese Maxey is expected to record 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Tyrese Maxey Under 25.5 Points (-105)
76ers vs. Thunder Predictions
The Thunder is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 114-104. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Thunder at -5.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223.5, and our model projects the Thunder and 76ers to reach a combined total of 218 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Thunder -5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook