Oklahoma City Thunder (56-12) vs Philadelphia 76ers (23-45)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 -- Over/Under: 230.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN OK
The Philadelphia 76ers invade the Paycom Center to do battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a slump as they've lost 16 of their last 19 games overall, and they will be hoping for a better result after coming up short to the Rockets in a 144-137 overtime road defeat on Monday. Quentin Grimes led the team with 46 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists, Jared Butler added 21 points with five assists while Justin Edwards chipped in with 18 points and four assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and 24 of 49 from the 3-point line as they started the game full of energy, pouring in 78 points in the first half to lead by 25 points. However, things started to crumble in the third quarter, where they got outscored by 45-24 to eventually get run down in overtime.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in red-hot form as they've won 10 of their last 11 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after routing the Bucks in a 121-105 road win on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 31 points and eight assists, Isaiah Hartenstein added 24 points with 12 rebounds and three assists while Isaiah Joe chipped in with 19 points off the bench. As a team, the Thunder shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 29 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with their defense by limiting the Bucks to just 15 points in the second quarter. Before the Thunder exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to take a 25-point lead and put the game to bed early. The Thunder will meet the Hornets, Clippers, and Kings after this game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 19 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost 13 of their last 14 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games following a road loss.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last four games at Paycom Center.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Thunder's last four games.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers' last six road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Thunder's last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The 76ers are still missing a long list of players including Paul George, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Andre Drummond, while the Thunder have decided to rest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and they have Isaiah Hartenstein listed as questionable. The Thunder have decided to rest their best player for this one, but they are still heavy favorites given just how depleted the 76ers have been lately. Sure, the 76ers almost pulled off the upset against an in-form Rockets team in their last outing, but they were ice-cold before that game and will find it tough to score against the elite defense of the Thunder. The line looks just about right for me as I have the Thunder winning by double digits, but only just covering the spread.
Peter’s Pick Oklahoma City -13.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
