The Suns are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Mar 20. The game is scheduled for 10:00 ET while airing on NBCS. Phoenix enters this game as 9-point favorites with the total set at 221.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Suns vs 76ers predictions below.
Suns vs. 76ers Odds
- Spread: Suns -9
- Total 221.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 20
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: NBCS
76ers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 106 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Suns have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Will the 76ers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
In their last two games, the 76ers have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 37-30 for the season. On the road, they are 18-14 ATS compared to 19-16 at home.
Philadelphia has won two straight games as the favorite and is 31-13 this season when favored. As the underdog, they are 7-17 and have lost two straight games as the underdog.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 34-34, and the under has hit in their last six games. Today’s O/U line is set at 221.5, and their games have averaged 227.2 points per game.
Philadelphia’s last game finished with a combined score of 189 points, well below the O/U line of 205.5. The 76ers won the game by a score of 98-91, covering the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
With a record of 38-30, the 76ers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-20 and 12-10 against the West.
The 76ers are averaging 114.8 points per game this season, which is 14th in the league. However, they have struggled on the road, averaging 113.8 points per game compared to 115.7 at home.
Philadelphia is one of the top teams in the league in free throw attempts, getting to the line an average of 24.5 times per game. They are also 11th in offensive rebounding with 11 per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 27th in the league in made threes at 11.6 per game. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
At present, the 76ers’ defense is ranked 9th, allowing 112.3 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 11.2 per game, which is 1st in the league. They also come into the game sitting 9th in blocked shots at 5.8 per game.
Pressure Builds for Phoenix as Home Favorites
Phoenix has an O/U record of 30-37-1 this season, and their games have averaged 231.5 points. Today’s O/U line is 221.5, which is lower than the season average of 232.1.
The Suns are favored by 9 points today and have gone 33-17 as the favorite this season. In their last two games as the favorite, they have failed to cover the spread. On average, they have a scoring margin of +4.9 points per game as the favorite.
In Western Conference play, the Suns are 22-19 and are currently in 8th place. Overall, they have a record of 39-29. At home, the Suns are 21-14, and their ATS record at home is 12-22.
Phoenix’s last game was a 140-129 loss to the Bucks. The O/U line for that game was 227 points. The Suns were favored by 2.5 points going into the game and did not cover the spread.
So far this season, Phoenix has an ATS record of 26-41, and they have failed to cover the spread in five straight games at home. On the road, they are 14-19 ATS, and their average ATS record as the favorite is 19-30.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 11th in the NBA, averaging 116.9 points per game. At home, they are averaging the same amount of points. In terms of field goal percentage, Phoenix is 5th in the league, hitting 49% of their shots. From beyond the arc, they are 21st in made threes (12 per game) and 9th in three-point shooting percentage (37%).
So far this season, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.9% of their games. When it comes to pace, they are 15th in the league at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Phoenix is 8th in the NBA, hitting 56% of their attempts.
When it comes to free throws, the Suns are 2nd in the NBA in made free throws per game (19.7) and 3rd in free throw attempts (24.5). In terms of assists, Phoenix is 13th in the league at 26.7 per game. Finally, the Suns are averaging 10.2 offensive rebounds per game, which is 19th in the NBA.
So far, the Suns’ defense is ranked 16th in the league at 114.6 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Suns defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.2% while allowing 36.6% from downtown.
Suns vs. 76ers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Tyrese Maxey and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. In his matchup vs. the Suns, we are recommending to take the under on Tyrese Maxey and his prop of 28.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 25.
- The Prop: Tyrese Maxey Under 28.5 Points (-120)
Suns vs. 76ers Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Suns vs. 76ers matchup, our bet is to grab the 76ers at +9. Even though our projections have the Suns winning 109-106, we see the 76ers as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 221.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Suns to reach a combined total of 215 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: 76ers +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook