Golden State Warriors (16-16) vs Philadelphia 76ers (13-17)
Game Info: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Chase Center)
Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -2.5 / Philadelphia 76ers +2.5 --- Over/Under: 222 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors meet Thursday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Kings, and they play the Nets, Suns, and Wizards next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points and 5.3 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 23.7 points and 7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Cavs, beat the Suns, and they play the Grizzlies, Kings, and Heat next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 111.5 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22 points and 6.4 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga averages 16.8 points and 2.1 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The 76ers will be without KJ Martin and Jared McCain. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Joel Embiid are questionable.
Kyle Anderson, Stephen Curry, and Brandin Podziemski are questionable for the Warriors.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Warriors have won each of their last seven night games against 76ers teams that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Warriors' last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers' last four games at Chase Center has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
- The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.1).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (52.4).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
You need to check the injury report before betting on this game. There are two key names on it, Embiid and Curry. With that said, I still lean toward the Warriors and the small chalk. The Philadelphia 76ers are on the end of a back-to-back and coming off a brutal loss to the Kings where they allowed a big fourth-quarter comeback. It might be hard to get off the canvas for this game. The Warriors have consistency issues of their own, but they're at home and rested. Of course, Curry's status is massive. Assuming Curry plays, I have to roll with the Warriors.
Randy’s Pick Golden State Warriors -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
