Before the injury to C Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers were an NBA-betting future market favorite. Philadelphia was one of the best values on the NBA board with Embiid. However, when Embiid was lost on February 5 to a knee injury, the 76ers went into free fall. Philadelphia has fallen into a play-in position for the Eastern Conference playoffs. Embiid is expected back soon. But until he arrives, the 76ers remain a team that gamblers avoid. On Tuesday the 76ers host the surprising Oklahoma City Thunder on TNT. OKC is one of the NBA’s most shocking surprises.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| City Thunder | -5½ -110 | 225½ -110 | -210 |  |
| 76ers | +5½ -110 | 225½ -110 | +175 | |
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Oklahoma City Thunder Team Overview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 51-22 straight up, 42-31 against the spread, and 41-31-1 over/under the offshore betting total. Late on, Oklahoma City has covered three out of their last five games. In comparison, the Thunder have gone over the total in five of its previous eight matchups. Concurrently, Oklahoma City is 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Oklahoma City is tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Oklahoma City has NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd for free throw percentage, and 27th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Thunder have NBA metrics of 12th for scoring defense, 3rd for field goal percentage permitted, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 24th for defensive rebounding.
First among Oklahoma City scorers is PG Shai Gilgeous Alexander, with 30.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. F Jalen Williams adds 19.3 points per contest. And then PF Chet Holmgren adds 16.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Overview
The Philadelphia 76ers are 39-35 straight up, 40-33-1 against the spread, and 37-35-2 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Philadelphia has covered six out of their last eight games. While the 76ers have gone over the total in three of its previous four matchups. Concurrently, Philadelphia is 8th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Philadelphia is 19 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Philadelphia has NBA metrics of 16th for scoring offense, 25th for field goal percentage, 19th for 3-point field goal percentage, 3rd for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the 76ers have NBA metrics of 9th for scoring defense,15th for field goal percentage permitted, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 22nd for defensive rebounding.
First among Philadelphia scorers is PG Tyrese Maxey, with 25.6 points and 6.2 assists per game. PF Tobias Harris adds 17.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest.
Thunder at 76ers SBG Free Pick
To summarize, the 76ers have paid in five of their last seven games with the Thunder. Also, four of those seven games went under the total. Specifically at Philadelphia, the 76ers got the money in three of their last four games with the Thunder. Three of the previous five games between these teams in Philadelphia went under the total. In this situation, Philadelphia will get an enhanced price because of Embiid’s absence. And that could prove to be the difference in his matchup.
Thunder at 76ers SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia 76ers.