Phoenix Suns (38-34) vs Philadelphia 76ers (49-23)
Game Info: Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns +1 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 115.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 33.2 points and 4.2 assists, while James Harden is averaging 21.4 points and 10.8 assists. Tyrese Maxey is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 28.1 points and 5.5 assists, while Kevin Durant is averaging 26.7 points and 7.3 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Paul is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
The 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Suns are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 overall. The over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 overall. The 76ers are 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Phoenix and 1-5-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The Phoenix Suns may be at home, but they're in rough shape at the moment, which includes losing their last 5 games by an average of 6.4 points. The Philadelphia 76ers are winning their last 5 games by an average of 14.4 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. The 76ers have proven themselves on the road, and the Suns lose as underdogs by an average of 5.2 points. Give me the 76ers in the toss up contest.
Randy’s Pick Philadelphia 76ers -1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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